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Asked 10/29/2009

My husband & I make a moderate living. We are not sure if we should max out at least one of our 401K's to the $22,500 for the year, or if it would be better to put in the 6% to get our full company match and invest more money in CD's.

We don't seem to be gaining any ground in our 401K's. I least in the CD's we know we will make some money instead of losing. We are 56 & 57 and would like to retire at 62.

 
 
 
 
 
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