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Answer Desk: Coping with higher rates
With Fed Chairman Greenspan this week all but posting a schedule of interest rate increases on the Fed's Web site, John in Arizona is facing a common quandary for those looking to retire soon. Since bond prices usually fall as interest rates rise, how can his rejigger his investments to generate more income — without losing money in bonds? • FULL STORY

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