401(k) balances hit a new all-time high, Fidelity says
Boosted by the market’s recent run-up, the number of 401(k) and IRA millionaires are at record highs, according to Fidelity.
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$200,000 paychecks, exit opportunities and proximity to power: Why graduates flock to Wall Street
Despite the harsh spotlight the Goldman story put on the industry, thousands still flock to Wall Street. Bankers, recruiters and campus advisors explain why.
Robinhood is not a meme stock and doesn't plan to sell shares to raise funds, CFO says
A week after Robinhood's lackluster debut at $38 per share, the stock experienced a surge in share price.
Congressional Democrats want to let Medicare negotiate prices with drugmakers. Here’s what that could mean for the cost of coverage
Democrats' $3.5 trillion spending plan calls for reducing Medicare drug costs, which may involve letting the government negotiate pharmaceutical prices.
This bill aims to keep Social Security beneficiaries out of poverty. Here's where efforts to improve the program stand
Raising minimum Social Security benefits to help beneficiaries stay out of poverty is getting more attention.
The stock market is falling. Here's what to do, and what to avoid
Financial experts recommend investors stay the course, even in choppy markets
Enhanced unemployment benefits may end a bit earlier than expected
The American Rescue Plan offers federal benefits until Labor Day. But state rules require the last payable week to be the one ended Sept. 4 or...
Even as millions of monthly child tax credit payments go out, some parents are still confused how they work
Millions of monthly child tax credits were just deployed for a second month. Yet some parents are still in the dark as to whether they're eligible.
The need for trip insurance amid the pandemic is reshaping the travel landscape
The wisdom of acquiring comprehensive travel insurance with coverage for medical costs associated with Covid-19 is reshaping the travel landscape, insurers say.
One-third of American families couldn’t cover a $2,000 emergency before the pandemic
One-third of American families couldn't handle an unexpected $2,000 expense before the pandemic, a report finds. Here's what experts suggest.
Unemployment benefits will end soon for 7.5 million Americans. These extended pandemic-aid programs could help
Federal unemployment programs will end soon, abruptly ending benefits for millions of Americans. Here are some other things that could help.
Embedded finance won’t make every firm into a fintech company
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The Intersection of Ecommerce and NFTs: How NFT Technology is Changing DeFi
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Stock trading could mean a hefty tax bill next year. What you need to know
"You can't put your head in the sand about taxes," said Megan Gorman, attorney and managing partner at Chequers Financial Management.
You'll soon get a better idea of how much guaranteed monthly income you could get from your 401(k)
As required in the 2019 Secure Act, 401(k) plans will soon start providing estimates on income that participants' savings would provide if annuitized.