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Why Americans worry changes to the U.S. retirement system could upend their plans
KEY POINTS As wage growth outpaces inflation, Americans have reason to be more optimistic about long-term goals like retirement. But many still fear that uncertainties like a higher cost of living or U.S. government changes to the retirement system may throw them off...
7 Spring Cleaning Moves for Your Finances
Here's how to get your financial house in order Forget cleaning out the closet, scrubbing the floors and washing the windows. The start of spring is an even better time to get your finances in order. “One thing on many people’s minds is cleaning. But what if you put...
What’s Changing for Retirement in 2024?
Inflation adjustments and the phase-in of Secure 2.0 provisions have implications for retirement savers and retirees alike. The dawning of 2024 will usher in more changes than usual on the retirement-planning front. As is typical with the turn of the calendar page,...
How to Deal With a Big Tax Bill
Don’t panic — but do pay the tax tab Bills are a fact of life, though some require more urgent attention than others. Ignore your brother-in-law because you still owe him $50 from last year’s poker game, and you’ll get the cold shoulder. Ignore your debt to Uncle Sam,...
7 Ways Retirement Will Be Different in 2024
How changes in Social Security, Medicare, taxes and more will affect your finances For most people, retirement finance is a delicate balance between income that’s likely less than what you made while working and expenses that may be lower in some areas (no more...
As baby boomers hit ‘peak 65’ this year, what the retirement age should be is up for debate
KEY POINTS More Americans are expected to turn 65 through 2027 than in any time in history. Despite the ‘silver tsunami,’ the correct age to retire is still in question. A fight is brewing in Washington over whether the mandatory retirement age for airline pilots...
10 Things Boomers Should Consider Selling in Retirement
Retirement is not just about what you should buy or invest in — it’s equally about decluttering and letting go of assets that may no longer serve a purpose or even cost you money. For baby boomers, the following are items worth considering selling in retirement to...
6 Reasons Annuities Should Be Part of Your Retirement Plan in 2024
When setting up your financial retirement plan, you’ll likely consider various options for how you plan on covering the bills in your golden years. With soaring inflation and aggressive rate hikes from the Fed, annuities have become more popular recently, as those...
3 Ways Retirement Planning is Changing in 2024
The calendar page has turned and 2024 is well on its way. Before we get too far down the road, be sure to check out these changes around retirement savings. Every so often the federal government approves changes to the contribution limits for tax-advantaged retirement...
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