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Retire Rich: 5 families doing it right

Lesson 1: How much you spend matters much more than how much you earn. Here's a spending plan that works for William and Michelle Hartmann. (more)

2. Rob and Sucheta Shah: A good plan helped them save $150k so far

3. Jason and Hillary Jacobsohn: A little education, a great head start

4. Frank and Gina Maldonado: Don't think. Save.

5. Brad and Cathy Hall: Smart investing led to a chance at a new life

Your nest egg can make it a lifetime. Here's how

Some people like the do-it-yourself approach. Others may prefer the lifelong promise of annuities. Money's Walter Updegrave lays out the perfect compromise. (more)

7 stocks for the really long term

The best investments are the ones you can hold for decades. You'll lower your tax bill and your trading costs—and maximize your chances for great returns. Money's Michael Sivy identifies the most promising. (more)

• Going long with mutual funds

More from Money's retirement special

Afford the care you need

When it comes to long-term care, nursing-home insurance is still far from being the obvious solution. (more)

Can you live long and prosper?

The two puzzles of retirement planning: How to make money last a lifetime and how to cope with medical costs. (more)

Best Places to Retire

The 5 towns Money selected this year have it all: top-notch health care, loads of culture and lots of green space - but not high taxes. (more)

Tools & Resources

Millionaire Calculator

Tell us how much you have, and find out when your nest egg will hit 7 figures. (more)

Money 65

There are thousands of funds to choose from. Here are the best to fill all holes in your portfolio. (more)

Ask the Expert Archive

Twice weekly, Money senior editor Walter Updegrave answers readers toughest financial questions. (more)

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