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Finance
Imposter scams cost older adults $700 million in 2024, FTC finds: Some victims are ‘clearing out’ their 401(k)s
10’000 Hours | Digitalvision | Getty Images Criminals are increasingly pilfering the retirement and other financial accounts of older Americans…
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Emergency funds are a ‘security blanket’ for 401(k) savings, Vanguard researcher says. Here’s why
Ingwervanille | Moment | Getty Images Setting aside money in a rainy-day fund can bolster households’ retirement prospects down the…
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When it comes to saving, Gen Z asks: ‘What’s the point?’ That’s dangerous, expert says
Xavier Lorenzo | Moment | Getty Images Gen Z seems to have a case of economic malaise. Nearly half (49%)…
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Economy
U.S. households are running out of emergency funds as pandemic cash runs out, inflation takes its toll
Vithun Khamsong | Moment | Getty Images It is becoming harder for Americans to come up with money in case…
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Finance
Why the way you think about Social Security and retirement income is all wrong, says index fund legend
Based on a lot of the recent dire headlines, many Americans may have come to think of Social Security as…
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Finance
If interest rates remain ‘higher for longer,’ the winners are those with cash accounts
Images By Tang Ming Tung | Digitalvision | Getty Images Many people, especially those with debt, will be discouraged by…
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Finance
You don’t need to be a ‘Silicon Valley entrepreneur’ to be rich, financial advisor says. Here’s how to retire a millionaire
Goran Babic | E+ | Getty Images Building a $1 million nest egg may seem an impossible feat. However, amassing…
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Finance
You’re ‘wired’ to overspend during the holidays, expert says — here’s what to do about it
Betsie Van Der Meer | Digitalvision | Getty Images The holiday season is a time to give thanks, reflect on…
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Finance
Why 401(k) plans are the ‘final frontier’ for exchange-traded funds
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images While many investors have flocked to exchange-traded funds, they haven’t gained much ground…
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Finance
Here’s why the U.S. retirement system isn’t among the world’s best
Mixetto | E+ | Getty Images The U.S. retirement system doesn’t get high marks relative to other nations. In fact,…
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