24 stories tagged #401(k)

  1. From Breadlines to Student Loans: A Century of American Marriage and Money
    finance

    From 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.

    last wk. 2 min read
  2. Retirement Accounts: The New Frontier for Identity Theft
    finance

    Retirement 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.

    2w ago 2 min read
  3. White House: Opening 401(k)s to Private Markets Could Boost GDP by $35B
    finance

    White 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  4. Why Skipping Your 401(k) Match Could Cost You Over $140,000
    finance

    Why 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.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Ranking Retirement Advice: From Worst to the Gold Standard
    finance

    Ranking 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Retirement Confidence Drops as Planning Gaps Widen, Surveys Show
    finance

    Retirement 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.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Social Security Funds Running Out by 2032, Congressional Budget Office Warns
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    Social Security Funds Running Out by 2032, Congressional Budget Office Warns

    CBO projects Social Security trust fund depletion by 2032, three years before long-term projections. Automatic cuts of 23-28% may follow unless Congress intervenes.

    last mo. 2 min read
  8. TrumpIRA.gov Launches: Expanded Retirement Access for Workers
    finance

    TrumpIRA.gov Launches: Expanded Retirement Access for Workers

    President Trump’s executive order creates TrumpIRA.gov, offering low-cost IRAs and government matching up to $1,000 annually, starting January 2027.

    last mo. 1 min read