Concerned about overpaying taxes on your IRA distributions? It’s a valid worry but one that you can address if you have the right information. First, you need to know what kind of contributions you made—pre- or post-tax—and to what type of account. Keeping good records is key. Key Takeaways Most contributions to an IRA are […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — US public pension funds are on pace for their deepest financial setback since the Great Recession as turmoil in global markets this year threaten to leave taxpayers and government workers on the hook. Steep stock and bond losses are set to leave state and local pensions this year with enough to cover 77.9% […]
Read MoreGood news — sort of. If you’re retired or just about to retire, next year’s Social Security checks are likely to see one of the biggest bumps on record as a result of surging consumer prices. The average beneficiary may be in line to get as much as $180 more a month starting next January, […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — The world’s richest nation is waking up to an unpleasant and unfamiliar sensation: It’s getting poorer. Americans’ collective net worth had been climbing at a dizzying rate for the past two years, even as families and businesses contended with the ravages of Covid-19. Households piled up an extra $38.5 trillion from early 2020 […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — The late Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Samuelson once quipped that Wall Street had predicted nine out of the last five recessions. This time, the stock market may be right. The US economy is starting to show signs of strain under the weight of decades-high inflation and climbing interest rates — raising the risk […]
Read More(Bloomberg) — Asian stocks and U.S. equity futures climbed Monday, while Treasures fell, as traders weighed inflation risks from commodity-supply disruptions and braced for the Federal Reserve to hike interest rates this week. Japanese shares rose along with S&P 500, Nasdaq 100 and European contracts, providing some respite from selloffs spurred by Russia’s invasion of […]
Read MorePeople approaching retirement age with little in savings may have a bumpy road ahead. But certain steps can build a nest egg as rapidly as possible to ensure at least some money will be there for support in retirement. 1. Fully Fund Your 401(k) An employee in this age category who is offered a 401(k) […]
Read MoreIf you’re between 55 and 64 years old, you still have time to boost your retirement savings. Whether you plan to retire early, late, or never ever, having an adequate amount of money saved can make all the difference, both financially and psychologically. Your focus should be on building out—or catching up, if necessary. It’s never […]
Read MoreRise of early retirement threatens pension poverty timebomb Boris Johnson came out fighting at Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons last week. The besieged premier chose the jobs market as one of his battlegrounds. “We have more employees on the payroll now than before the pandemic began, and youth unemployment is at a record low,” […]
Read MoreDean Rainer finds it hard to believe that anyone would think app-based gig workers can save for retirement. “I needed a good laugh today,” the 60-year-old who delivers for Uber UBER Eats said when asked about his retirement plans. “Thanks for that.” Rainer estimates that he made about $14 an hour on average doing deliveries […]
Read MoreMany people find themselves outside of the formal workforce from time to time. Some end up unemployed by choice while others find themselves without work because of layoffs. These individuals have several options available to them in order to keep the income flowing. For instance, some may join the gig economy while others try consulting, […]
Read MoreRetirement is a topic that regularly makes headlines, and not all of them are encouraging. Americans are living longer than ever before. However, if you assume most people are saving more to prepare for their longer-term needs, you’d be mistaken. Here are some of the more startling truths about retirement in the U.S. Key Takeaways […]
Read MoreIf you want to get your new year off to a good start, try some quick and easy money moves to make yourself richer and fatten your retirement account. And don’t sweat the small stuff, because over time even minor savings can add up to big gains. Check out the chart above. It’s based on stock […]
Read MoreFor most, debt is unavoidable during at least one point in their lives – whether it should be in retirement, however, is highly debatable. There are two types of debt: “good” debt and “bad” debt. Broadly speaking, good debt is for necessary, reasonable purchases that will improve your life, such as a low-interest debt for […]
Read MoreMosaymay/Dreamstime Linda Cooley of Florida has seen her nest egg grow dramatically since she retired more than five years ago as a lawyer. Cooley, 69, lives off pensions and Social Security and has yet to touch her retirement portfolio of several million dollars. Her financial advisor, Susan Elser of Indianapolis, frequently reminds Cooley she could […]
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