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• Principal Funds Addresses Need for Diversified Income in Retirement
• Providing Employees Shelter from an Economic Storm
• Is it time to consider converting to a Roth IRA?
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Principal Funds Addresses Need for Diversified Income in Retirement

January, 27, 2010—Fund seeks income through diversification; white paper examines retirement income strategies

With nearly 76 million Baby Boomers nearing or beginning their retirement, the need for customized and well-executed retirement income strategies has never been greater. The Principal Global Diversified Income Fund, with a one-year track record of strong performance since its December 2008 launch, seeks cash income through a diversified, yield-focused investment strategy.

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Providing Employees Shelter from an Economic Storm

January 26, 2010—10 award-winning companies tell how they did it in new guide from The Principal

As the nation continues rebuilding from the economic crisis, a new guide offers lessons from 10 award-winning companies that not only survived but thrived during the downturn.

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Is it time to consider converting to a Roth IRA?

January 1, 2010—Converting an IRA (traditional, rollover, SEP or SIMPLE) or other eligible qualified retirement plan to a Roth IRA may be more attractive and accessible than ever before. As of January 1, 2010, all investors have an opportunity to convert their retirement assets to a Roth IRA as income restrictions are going away.

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