The Future of Retirement Planning
As of the end of July, the stock market was still performing relatively well and the Federal Reserve had announced no near-term changes to interest rates. However, other economic news
Retirement To-Do List
As we run through our daily to-do lists — go to work, attend meetings, battle traffic, get home, spend time with the family, eat dinner, sleep, repeat — retirement might
CARES Act: Retirement Fund Access and Relief on Student Loan
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 provides more than $2 trillion in relief for businesses and individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new law
401(k) assets down, but savings levels up
The average 401(k) balance fell by 19% during the first quarter, according to data released Friday by Fidelity Investments. As of the end of March, 401(k) accounts in Fidelity’s record-keeping
COVID-19’s harsh impact on state pension systems and school districts
With U.S. stocks just suffering their worst day since the 1987 crash, followed immediately by one of their best single days, some economists are saying buckle-up and worrying that the
Work World: Late Career Management
Consider that working longer could be a problem if you’re relying on it as a retirement savings strategy. That’s because a 2018 study found that more than half of older
Student Loan Debt Affects More Than Millennials
Common sense would suggest older workers have a much easier time saving than young adults. They are more likely to have already purchased a home, put kids through college and,
Generational Differences in Handling Money
The economy is fueled by consumer spending, so the people who buy the most cars, houses, staples and luxury items are in a position to call the shots. How will