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Energy Threat: Could Record-High Gas Prices Derail the Economic Recovery?
Gas prices have risen sharply in recent months. By mid-March, the average price of a gallon of gas was up about 19% from a recent low in December. Meanwhile, the forecast is for prices to rise to record highs by summer, possibly surpassing an average of about $4 per gallon nationwide and reaching $5 in some places.
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Although a will and a trust specify disposition of assets, many other details of an individual’s final wishes might be explained in a letter of instructions. This article offers some topics to consider addressing in the letter to help loved ones make decisions and take care of final arrangements.

There’s Still Time to Catch Up

Worker confidence in affording a comfortable retirement fell to a record low in 2011, but investors aged 50 and older may be able to make up for lost time by maximizing contributions to retirement plans and taking advantage of catch-up contribution limits. The accompanying chart shows the potential difference in accumulation by taking advantage of catch-up contributions.

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