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Bankrate, Inc. (NASDAQ:RATE) published a new suite of 15 calculators as part of its recently launched Retirement Channel. Bankrate's calculators have been designed to help consumers evaluate and plan their retirement savings. The new calculators, which are free to consumers, enable users to compute net worth, monthly savings schedule, 401(k) contributions, early withdrawal from retirement accounts, required minimum distributions, retirement income and more.
"The enhanced calculator offering takes the guess-work out of assessing retirement savings," said Thomas R. Evans, President and CEO of Bankrate, Inc. "Bankrate provides consumers with the tools they need to stay ahead of the retirement planning curve," Mr. Evans added.

  The new calculators include:
  -- 401(k) savings calculator - Helps company employees project their
     future retirement nest eggs
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/401k_
     retirement_calculator.asp *

  -- 401(k) savings with profit sharing - Helps workers in a profit sharing
     plan project their future retirement savings
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retire/
     Retire401kProfitShare.asp *
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     401k_calculator.asp *

  -- 403(b) savings calculator - Helps teachers and workers at nonprofit
     companies project their future retirement funds
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/403b_calculator.asp

  -- 457 savings calculator - Helps government workers project their future
     retirement reserves
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retire/Retire457.asp
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/457_
     savings_plan_calculator.asp *

  -- 72(t) calculator: Early withdrawals from retirement accounts - Helps
     early retirees avoid paying penalty fees when withdrawing funds from
     their retirement plans
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retire/Retire72T.asp
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     72t_distribution_calculator.asp *

  -- 72(t) distributions: Impact on retirement fund balances - Helps those
     taking early distributions see their impact on retirement balances
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retire/Retire72Alt.asp
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/72t_calculator.asp

  -- Beneficiary required minimum distribution - Helps beneficiaries
     determine how much they must withdraw each year from an inherited
     retirement plan.
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     ira_beneficiary_calculator.asp *

  -- Required minimum distribution - Helps retirees calculate withdrawals
     they are required to take.
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     ira_minimum_withdrawal_calculator.asp *

  -- Required minimum distribution - Also helps retirees calculate
     withdrawals they are required to take.
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     ira_minimum_distribution_calculator.asp *

  -- Retirement income calculator - Determines the monthly income your
     savings will generate in retirement
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     retirement_income_calculator.asp *

  -- Retirement planner - This calculator projects how long your retirement
     savings will last.
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     Retirement_planner_calculator.asp *

  -- Retirement pension planner - This calculator looks at tax-deferred
     savings and how long they will last
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     Retirement_pension_planner_calculator.asp *

  -- Retirement contribution effects on your paycheck - This calculator lets
     you see how varying contribution levels affect your paycheck.
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retire/RetirePayrollSavings.asp
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     401k_contribution_calculator.asp *

  -- Retirement shortfall calculator - Helps you quickly determine your
     shortfall or surplus at retirement
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     calculate_retirement_income.asp *

  -- Individual 401(k) savings calculator - Helps the self-employed project
     their retirement savings
     http://www.bankrate.com/brm/calculators/retirement/
     individual_401k_calculator.asp *

About Bankrate, Inc.
Bankrate, Inc. (NASDAQ:RATE) ("Bankrate") owns and operates Bankrate.com, a leading Internet consumer banking marketplace.
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