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Since its inception in 1980, the 401(k) plan has become a key tool in helping Americans build wealth. In fact, the number of people who have become millionaires through their 401(k) plans reached 537,000…

After several years of unusual price hikes, many shoppers still feel stung when they check out at the grocery store. Measured by the consumer price index, grocery prices rose just 2.2% over the 12…

On September 17, 2025, the Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) lowered the target range for the benchmark federal funds rate by one-quarter percentage point : the first rate cut in nine months.…

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is a type of qualified retirement plan that enables a business owner to gradually transfer ownership shares to employees. Moreover, establishing an ESOP sets up opportunities for the…

Roller-coaster markets, global events, and unexpected life changes can catch you off guard. Little wonder that you might worry about the potential effects on your financial well-being. Fortunately, you can take steps to build…

During times of economic uncertainty and when the stock market is volatile, life insurance may be a useful tool to consider. Income protection Finances that were intended to provide support for you and your…

There’s no doubt about it, airline travel can be stressful. Thanks to a new federal law and rules issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation, airline passengers could have extra consumer protections. Hassle-free refunds.…

Over the past several years, news reports have grown more intense about the precarious global supply of rare-earth minerals. Yet outside scientific and national security arenas, many people may not fully understand the importance…

A recent survey found that 35% of Gen Z adults pay for a cell phone protection plan, but only 21% have renters insurance.1 Young renters who are just striking out on their own may…

In 2024, the municipal bond market saw record trading for the third consecutive year. New issues also set a record at $508 billion, the first time muni issues exceeded $500 billion. The trend continued…

Contributing to a traditional 401(k) or IRA can help reduce your current tax bill, but you may run into some drawbacks in retirement. Withdrawals are taxed as ordinary income, and you must take required…

Is your idea of a perfect vacation spending time alone on a beach with a good book? Or would you prefer a more active experience where you are part of a group, challenging yourself,…

Having a conversation with your parents about their finances can seem like a daunting task. However, it is an essential step in helping to ensure their financial well-being as they get older. Here are…

What role can life insurance play in your retirement plan? Most of us think of life insurance as protection against financial loss should we die prematurely. But when we reach retirement and the kids…

As a category, the prices of major home appliances have fallen 19.5% over the past three years (between April 2022 and March 2025), and they cost less now than they did ten years ago,…

A 2024 survey found that only a third of U.S. workers age 50 and older feel that their savings contributions have them on track to enjoy a comfortable retirement.1 If your retirement account balance…

At the age of 94, Warren Buffett recently announced his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, the massive holding company he has controlled since 1965.1 Buffett is a venerated investor due to his long…

It’s difficult to reach a destination unless you know where you’re heading. Yet only 54% of workers or their spouses have tried to estimate the savings they would need to live comfortably in retirement.1…

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance to retired individuals, regardless of their medical condition, and certain younger people with disabilities or end-stage renal disease. Medicare has several parts, many of which…

529 plans were originally created in 1996 as a tax-advantaged way to save for college. Over the past several years, Congress has expanded the ways 529 plan funds can be used, making them a…

A company’s market capitalization (or market cap), calculated as the number of outstanding shares multiplied by the price per share, is a measure of its size and value. Small-cap stocks continued to trail the…

Investor demand for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has increased rapidly over the last decade due to attractive features that set them apart from mutual funds. At the end of 2024, over $10 trillion was invested…

Legislation signed into law on July 4, 2025, commonly called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), fundamentally changed the federal tax and spending landscape. The law is so broad that this report can…

Couples who have opposite philosophies regarding saving and spending often have trouble finding common ground, and money arguments frequently erupt. But you can learn to work with : and even appreciate : your financial…

Generally, no one wants to be admitted to a hospital, but the use of observation care (also called observation status) : during which a patient may be in a hospital room with hospital services…