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Is the state where you?re planning to retire tax-friendly? Robert Powell takes a close look at how all the states tax many different types of retirement income, and comes up with a list of which are the least burdensome. His report includes his column, a slide show on the best states, from a tax perspective, as well as extensive state-by-state data. How does your state measure up?

Also on MarketWatch today, Kristen Gerencher has an interview with Dr. David Agus, an oncologist, professor of medicine and author. He has 10 surprising tips on how to avoid altogether or delay many types of cancer.

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Most tax-friendly states for retirees

Is the state that you have designs on retiring to tax friendly or not? And the basic questions to answer are these: How does the state tax your income? How does it tax your property and your consumption? And what?s the overall tax burden?

Read more: Most tax-friendly states for retirees.

10 surprising steps to staying cancer-free

When it comes to fighting cancer, the good news is that many kinds are subject to delay or avoidance by making smart life-style choices. Some of the behavioral tweaks recommended by a leading cancer doctor may surprise you.

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30-year fixed-rate mortgage back under 4%

Rates on 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell back below 4% this week, after weaker housing economic indicators were released, Freddie Mac?s chief economist said on Thursday.

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Source: http://www.oddonion.com/2012/03/29/personal-finance-daily-states-that-are-tax-friendly-for-retirees/

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