It's the third Thursday of October — the day the Rule Your Retirement mid-month update is posted. The latest one is entitled You Can't Enjoy Retirement If You're Dead. What's that all about? A topic that rhymes with "wealth" and increases the odds you'll be around to enjoy your retirement.

The update also includes a link to the inaugural quarterly issue of Champion Funds authored by Amanda Kish, a Certified Financial Analyst and the Motley Fool resident mutual fund expert. Topics include:

• A small-cap fund that's a timely investment opportunity
• Updates on our Active All-Star and All-Index portfolios
• Tips on smart asset location for all kinds of funds
• News from the big fund families
• And more ...

• How to Invest in Taxable Accounts
• Retire the 401(k)?
• How's Your 401(k)?

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