401(k)
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financeNavigating Penalty-Free Early Retirement Withdrawals: Rule of 55 and 72(t) Explained
Financial experts outline strict IRS provisions for accessing retirement funds before age 59½ without penalties, emphasizing the flexibility of the Rule of 55 over complex 72(t) payment schedules.
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financeVanguard Data Reveals Retirement Savings Benchmarks by Age for 2025
New Vanguard analysis of 5 million accounts shows median retirement balances and deferral rates across age groups, highlighting significant gaps between average and typical saver outcomes.
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financeFrom Breadlines to Student Loans: A Century of American Marriage and Money
A historical look at how economic shifts and financial realities have shaped American couples from the Great Depression to the 2020s.
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financeRetirement Accounts: The New Frontier for Identity Theft
A single phone call drained a $751,000 401(k). Learn how thieves target retirement savings and what protections exist.
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financeWhite House: Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Could Boost GDP by $35B
The Council of Economic Advisers projects a $35 billion annual GDP boost if 401(k) holders can invest in private equity and crypto.
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financeWhy Skipping Your 401(k) Match Could Cost You Over $140,000
Failing to capture the full employer 401(k) match costs the average worker $1,336 a year, compounding into a six-figure retirement loss.
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financeRanking Retirement Advice: From Worst to the Gold Standard
A survey ranks five common retirement advice sources. Discover the best and worst options for your financial future.
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financeRetirement Confidence Drops as Planning Gaps Widen, Surveys Show
Only 61% of US workers feel confident about retirement. New data reveals the power of a concrete plan to bridge expectation and reality.