[ad_1] Good news, especially for retirees: Inflation has fallen. The official rate has just tumbled to 6.5% — down from 9.1% last June. And while 6.5% is still a hefty…
[ad_1] A good place to look for stocks that may be market beaters this year is a list of stocks that lost the most last year. That’s because such stocks…
[ad_1] Birthrates in the United States have been declining since the Great Recession, and many expected that the onset of COVID-19 might accelerate this decline. And, indeed, birthrates early in…
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Is driving a big part of your business? Good news: IRS increases tax-deductible mileage rate. Here’s how much you can deduct. The…
[ad_1] Dear Harry, My spouse passed away this year. Prior to his passing, we sold our second home (not our primary residence). We understand there will be capital-gains tax to…
[ad_1] The earnings limit that Social Security applies when you are receiving retirement benefits prior to your full retirement age can reduce your future benefits. This limitation causes lots of…
[ad_1] The new year is a great time to refresh and often an inspiring time to find ways to improve a situation—why not start with a small but meaningful boost…
[ad_1] Joe Buckner has two passions: boxing and being a role model for young boys and men who may not have a dad. He started on social media almost by…
[ad_1] Dear Harry, My mother is currently in an assisted living facility. Her money will run out all too soon, and she will have to move to a place that…
[ad_1] Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images Americans who save for college in 529 plans will soon have a way to rescue unused funds while keeping their tax benefits intact.…
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Florida penthouse bought with crypto sells for $18 million cash In June 2021, when the cryptocurrency markets were soaring, the developers of…
[ad_1] Nearly half say they expect to retire at age 70 or older — or do not plan to retire at all [ad_2] Image and article originally from www.marketwatch.com. Read…
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. CFPB’s allegations against Wells Fargo: illegal fees, wrongful car repos and misapplied payments The watchdog agency said Tuesday that the bank would…
[ad_1] A set of new retirement measures commonly known as the Secure Act 2.0 was included in the omnibus appropriations measure before Congress, setting the stage for people to save…
[ad_1] Generation Z, the nation’s youngest adults, aim to retire at 59, a full 12 years before baby boomers and older generations. According to a study from Northwest Mutual, Gen…
[ad_1] Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images More than a fifth of investors don’t think they pay any fees for their investment accounts, an industry survey has found. Most of…
[ad_1] Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images The ranks of employers offering a Roth savings option to 401(k) investors continue to grow, giving more workers access to its unique financial…
[ad_1] When I was in my 20s, I was lucky to work for a company that offered a pension plan—and that put me on the road to retirement. Today, unfortunately,…
[ad_1] We all make mistakes in planning for our golden years. But which are the worst, which are the most common, and which ones do we all need to watch…
[ad_1] Mindfulness and exercise might improve your mood, help you sleep better, lower your blood pressure and reduce anxiety, but they don’t offer help for significantly improving cognitive function in…
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Foreclosure activity rose 57% from a year ago in November, and was highest in these U.S. cities The foreclosure process began on…
[ad_1] The fear of loss is a powerful emotion for investors — and, if left unchecked, can cost them big bucks in the long term due to years of forfeiture…
[ad_1] The declines in the stock market, surging inflation and rising interest rates have eroded investors’ confidence about their retirement, according to a new report by Janus Henderson Investors. A…
[ad_1] Yongyuan | E+ | Getty Images Data suggests some retirement savers are seeking out safe havens within their 401(k) plans. But the move may hobble those investors in the…
Inflation has fallen. Is it time to buy inflation protected bonds?
[ad_1] Good news, especially for retirees: Inflation has fallen. The official rate has just tumbled to 6.5% — down from 9.1% last June. And while 6.5% is still a hefty…
To pick 2023’s winners, look to 2022’s losers
[ad_1] A good place to look for stocks that may be market beaters this year is a list of stocks that lost the most last year. That’s because such stocks…
How will COVID affect completed fertility?
[ad_1] Birthrates in the United States have been declining since the Great Recession, and many expected that the onset of COVID-19 might accelerate this decline. And, indeed, birthrates early in…
New York City’s real-estate sector is going through ‘5 stages’ of grief and it’s time to buy I-bonds again. Here are 3 ways to maximize your $10,000 inflation-fighting investment
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Is driving a big part of your business? Good news: IRS increases tax-deductible mileage rate. Here’s how much you can deduct. The…
My spouse died just after we sold our second home, how do we handle the taxes?
[ad_1] Dear Harry, My spouse passed away this year. Prior to his passing, we sold our second home (not our primary residence). We understand there will be capital-gains tax to…
I want to file for Social Security before my full retirement age. What are the income limitations?
[ad_1] The earnings limit that Social Security applies when you are receiving retirement benefits prior to your full retirement age can reduce your future benefits. This limitation causes lots of…
Start the new year right: Boost your 401(k) contribution by 1 percentage point
[ad_1] The new year is a great time to refresh and often an inspiring time to find ways to improve a situation—why not start with a small but meaningful boost…
This accidental influencer became a role model with middle-aged dad advice
[ad_1] Joe Buckner has two passions: boxing and being a role model for young boys and men who may not have a dad. He started on social media almost by…
Can I give my mother’s house to Medicaid when she goes into a nursing home?
[ad_1] Dear Harry, My mother is currently in an assisted living facility. Her money will run out all too soon, and she will have to move to a place that…
Tax-free rollovers from 529 plans to Roth IRAs allowed as of 2024
[ad_1] Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images Americans who save for college in 529 plans will soon have a way to rescue unused funds while keeping their tax benefits intact.…
Florida penthouse bought with crypto sells for $18 million cash and why you should always keep cat litter in your car — and other winter storm tips
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Florida penthouse bought with crypto sells for $18 million cash In June 2021, when the cryptocurrency markets were soaring, the developers of…
: This group is drastically underprepared for retirement
[ad_1] Nearly half say they expect to retire at age 70 or older — or do not plan to retire at all [ad_2] Image and article originally from www.marketwatch.com. Read…
This 28-year-old negotiated her pay to $500,000 and found work-life balance and CFPB’s allegations against Wells Fargo: illegal fees, wrongful car repos and misapplied payments
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. CFPB’s allegations against Wells Fargo: illegal fees, wrongful car repos and misapplied payments The watchdog agency said Tuesday that the bank would…
Secure 2.0 retirement measures included in omnibus spending package
[ad_1] A set of new retirement measures commonly known as the Secure Act 2.0 was included in the omnibus appropriations measure before Congress, setting the stage for people to save…
Confident Gen Z plans to retire more than a decade earlier than boomers
[ad_1] Generation Z, the nation’s youngest adults, aim to retire at 59, a full 12 years before baby boomers and older generations. According to a study from Northwest Mutual, Gen…
21% of investors don’t think they pay fees. Here’s why they’re wrong
[ad_1] Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images More than a fifth of investors don’t think they pay any fees for their investment accounts, an industry survey has found. Most of…
88% of employers offer a Roth 401(k). How to take advantage
[ad_1] Maskot | Maskot | Getty Images The ranks of employers offering a Roth savings option to 401(k) investors continue to grow, giving more workers access to its unique financial…
How much should you have saved for retirement?
[ad_1] When I was in my 20s, I was lucky to work for a company that offered a pension plan—and that put me on the road to retirement. Today, unfortunately,…
These are the top 10 mistakes people make when planning for retirement
[ad_1] We all make mistakes in planning for our golden years. But which are the worst, which are the most common, and which ones do we all need to watch…
Here’s one thing mindfulness and exercise don’t help, new research says
[ad_1] Mindfulness and exercise might improve your mood, help you sleep better, lower your blood pressure and reduce anxiety, but they don’t offer help for significantly improving cognitive function in…
Don’t forget your required minimum distribution this holiday season
[ad_1] The end of the year is a busy time, but among the long list of things to do should be taking a required minimum distribution – for those who…
Foreclosure activity rose 57% from a year ago in November, and was highest in these U.S. cities and Americans are trimming their holiday gift spending
[ad_1] Hi, MarketWatchers. Don’t miss these top stories. Foreclosure activity rose 57% from a year ago in November, and was highest in these U.S. cities The foreclosure process began on…
The fear of loss can cost investors big-time. Here’s how
[ad_1] The fear of loss is a powerful emotion for investors — and, if left unchecked, can cost them big bucks in the long term due to years of forfeiture…
Most retirees and near-retirees are worried about the stock market and inflation. Here’s what they’re doing about it.
[ad_1] The declines in the stock market, surging inflation and rising interest rates have eroded investors’ confidence about their retirement, according to a new report by Janus Henderson Investors. A…
Retirement savers seeking safe havens within 401(k) plans may rue it
[ad_1] Yongyuan | E+ | Getty Images Data suggests some retirement savers are seeking out safe havens within their 401(k) plans. But the move may hobble those investors in the…