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Current news

Here are recent news features that discuss American Funds and retirement-related stories of interest.

  • Rules changing for Roth IRA conversions in 2010 [10.28.09] Now anyone can convert to a Roth IRA.
  • Reinvesting 2009 required minimum distributions [10.14.09] Find out about this opportunity to return your 2009 required withdrawals.
  • Money market funds have merged [07.10.09] Learn more about the recent merger of two money market funds into a new fund.
  • Retirement legislation highlights [12.30.08] Recent legislation helps workers save for retirement.
  • Your retirement contributions may qualify for a tax credit [08.06.08] If you contribute to a company retirement plan or IRA, you may qualify for a special tax credit.
  • American Funds' approach to human rights issues [07.11.09] How we view human rights issues when making investment decisions.

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