Fed may make its first rate cut of 2025: How to benefit
The Federal Reserve is widely expected to lower its benchmark rate when it meets this week, despite the…
Trump tariffs, inflation push early holiday shopping season
Holiday decorations on display at a Costco in Princeton, N.J. Jessica Dickler | CNBC It’s barely the start…
‘Super catch-up’ 401(k) contributions for 2025 are still in play
Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Images If you’re an older worker who wants to boost retirement savings, you…
Retirement will ‘take a miracle’ for 21%, Natixis survey finds
Helovi | E+ | Getty Images Americans are feeling more optimistic when it comes to retirement. Just 21%…
IRA, 401(k) millionaires hit record highs
Retirement account balances, which fell at the start of the year due to market volatility, bounced back in the…
I’m a CFP and personal finance reporter. How I plan for open enrollment
Azmanl | E+ | Getty Images As a certified financial planner and personal finance reporter, I spend a…
Global retirement systems compared for long-term security
Retirement funding looks very different depending on where you live. While the United States leans heavily on voluntary…
How Roth conversions could slash Trump’s $40,000 ‘SALT’ deduction
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the sweeping spending and tax legislation, known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill…
How to pick the best option for your money
Laylabird | E+ | Getty Images Roth 401(k) or Roth individual retirement account contributions can be a powerful…
Working longer may not fix your retirement, economists say
As Americans live longer and worry about outlasting their money in retirement, a growing number are counting on…