Retirement planning
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Economy
Federal job cuts disrupt a stable retirement picture for many workers, including Black Americans
A person displays a sign as labor union activists rally in support of federal workers during a protest, with the…
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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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Economy
Why more retirement-age Americans keep working
When it came time for Diane Wetherington to consider retirement, reality quickly set in. The 72-year-old debated devoting her time…
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Finance
Target-date funds — the most popular 401(k) plan investment — don’t work for everyone
Melkinimages | E+ | Getty Images Target-date funds are a way for 401(k) participants to put their retirement savings on…
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Finance
5 advisors offer important tips for managing your money in 2025
Personal finances are top of mind for many households as they get set to ring in the new year. About…
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Finance
More than 90% of 401(k) plans now offer Roth contributions – but only 21% of workers take advantage
Filippobacci | E+ | Getty Images Retirement savers, take note: more employers have added a Roth savings option to their…
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Finance
Why new retirees may need to rethink the 4% rule
Laylabird | E+ | Getty Images A popular retirement strategy known as the 4% rule may need some recalibration for…
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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
More employers add 401(k) plan match for workers paying student loans
Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Companies can now offer their workers a “match” on their student loan payments…
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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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