Retirement planning
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Emergency savings take a hit as households adjust their finances amid high inflation, study shows
A woman pushes a shopping cart through the grocery aisle at Target in Annapolis, Maryland, on May 16, 2022, as…
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It’s best to stay the course with your 401(k) amid choppy markets. But there are moves you can make to get ahead
Days of record market losses may inspire 401(k) investors to take action. Yet most experts caution against doing just that.…
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Why it’s a good time for young investors to put money in the market
FG Trade | E+ | Getty Images The recent volatile price action in the stock market has been scary for…
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Climbing interest rates mean good news for annuity buyers
G-stockstudio | Istock | Getty Images Annuity rates are starting to increase after having bottomed out for most of the…
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Long COVID is crashing the retirement hopes of many Americans
Two years ago, Kathy Spencer, a 58-year-old math teacher, motorcycle rider and mother of two, planned to guide middle school…
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You can’t put money in a health savings account once you’re on Medicare. A House bill to change that comes with tradeoffs
Dan Dalton | Getty Images Under a bill pending in Congress, Medicare beneficiaries would be allowed to set aside money…
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Inflation is making everyone spend more, but it could be the driver to saving our money – and the planet
Inflation has many Americans worrying – a jump in prices of groceries and gas means paying more for fewer items,…
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I’ve had crazy swings in my investments this year. What’s the tax impact?
If your investments have swung wildly up and down this year, join the club. You may have already recognized some…
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Americans are still saving for retirement – and becoming 401(k) millionaires
Americans may be afraid to look at their retirement accounts thanks to stock market volatility, but many investors are still…
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Congress seeks ways to reduce Social Security customer service delays
Eakgrunge | Istock | Getty Images Many people who have dialed the Social Security Administration’s toll-free number during the Covid-19…
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