We all know there’s a retirement crisis and that wealthy people have 200 times more in retirement savings than those who aren’t so well off. But fears about retirement? Yes, even the rich ...
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Retirement
There was a time when retirement meant simply kicking back, relaxing and doing a whole lot of nothing. For most of today’s retirees, that’s no longer an accurate ...
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The Federal Reserve recently released the 2016 Survey of Consumer Finances (SCF), a triennial survey of a nationally representative sample of U.S. households, which collects detailed data on their assets, ...
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For nearly 40 years now, we’ve been hearing that 401(k) plans are the key to a comfortable retirement. By giving a tax break to workers contributing part of ...
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This is the last column I will write about retirement for MarketWatch. No, I’m not retiring. But I am moving on. I’ve had a good run here ...
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If your equities, bonds and other investments aren’t diversified, you aren’t prepared. According to a new study from financial services firm Edward Jones, 64% of investors are concerned ...
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The bull market of the past eight and a half years has pushed stock prices to record levels, boosting retirement account balances in the process. But new research shows ...
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Although the IRS imposes income tax on the Social Security benefits of certain senior citizens, the majority of states don’t. In fact, only 13 states tax Social Security ...
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One of the most important topics your retirement financial advisor should cover with you is your risk for needing long-term care in retirement. A common misconception among pre-retirees ...
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The Internal Revenue Service granted additional relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey on Wednesday by making it easier for 401(k)s and other employer-sponsored retirement plans to give loans ...
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