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Current news

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

  • New distribution rules for 2009 [12.30.08] New law that suspends RMDs for 2009 may help you weather recent market volatility.
  • Retirement legislation highlights [12.30.08] Recent legislation helps workers save for retirement.
  • American Funds cash-equivalent funds update [12.19.08] Learn how the Fed’s interest rate cut is affecting our cash-equivalent funds.
  • A message from the chairman of Capital Research and Management CompanySM Jim Rothenberg addresses key concerns, including the causes of the current decline and how American Funds continues to respond.
  • Frequently asked questions regarding current market conditions [10.09.08] Find answers to common questions about market volatility.
  • Retirement plan fees and expenses [05.08.08] You should understand the costs of your retirement plan. Find out more.
  • Proxy voting and American Funds... what you need to know [09.10.08] View our proxy voting procedures and principles, and voting results on company issues over the past year.
  • 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 social, political and human rights issues [07.30.08] Read about our views on socially responsible investing.
  • Pension Protection Act of 2006 [02.14.07] Find out what this new legislation means for you.

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