In a MarketWatch column last March, I discussed the serious threat that cash-out refinances (cash-out refis) pose for major U.S. housing markets. Eight months later, the problem continues. To reiterate, in ...
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If you have the option to invest in both a traditional 401(k) and Roth 401(k) at work, here’s how to decide which account is better for you. Most ...
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When it comes to retirement planning, our thoughts usually jump straight to finances. Do I have enough saved in my 401k? How will I manage healthcare costs? When should I ...
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Medicare open enrollment is ongoing and ends Dec. 7. And you better believe the scammers know it. Maybe it’s someone making a call, claiming to be from your ...
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Preparing for retirement at any age is not only challenging, it’s downright scary especially in an unpredictable economy, with near-historically low interest rates and looming recession. When preparing ...
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Fixed indexed annuities are often pegged as a safer way to invest in the market. As such, many financial advisers spurn the product due to its perceived inefficiencies ...
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Chocolate or vanilla? Coke or Pepsi? Cheeseburger happy meal or chicken nuggets, and so on. We Americans love choices. Retirement is no different. As we head into unchartered waters, as ...
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IF YOU RETIRE BEFORE Medicare eligibility begins at age 65, you will need to purchase health insurance. It is important to find coverage for routine medical checkups and prescriptions as ...
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Bob Orozco barks out instructions like a drill sergeant. The 40 or so older adults in this class follow his lead, stretching and bending and marching in place. ...
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You might think launching a formal impeachment inquiry against the sitting president of the United States would have a negative impact on markets. Investors, Don’t Worry About Impeachment ...
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