Do I have enough money to retire? 3 questions to ask yourself
Panama is one of the most affordable places to retire abroad. Helovi | E+ | Getty Images Today’s investors face one looming question: Will I have enough money when I …
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Bill to eliminate Social Security GPO, WEP rules gets closer to a vote
Cavan Images | Cavan | Getty Images House lawmakers in Washington are closing in on the signatures they need to force a vote on a bill to eliminate rules that …
Congress wants to nix GPO, WEP rules reducing Social Security benefits
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images Rare bipartisan momentum is growing in the House of Representatives to force a vote on a bill that would address a topic Congress typically …
Here’s how to be a retirement ‘super saver’
Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images A retirement savings crisis is looming for people who have 401(k) plans and other retirement balances woefully short of what they will need to …
Industries where workers tend to have higher 401(k) balances
To gauge your retirement preparedness, you may compare your 401(k) balance with other savers’ progress. But you might find that people in your field are a better comparison point than …
Why you may be saving more in your 401(k) — and not even know it
Aleksandarnakic | E+ | Getty Images You may be saving more money for retirement and not even know it. An increasing share of employers are automating how people save in …
Women’s financial security worries and the 2024 presidential election
A voter casts her ballot in the Pennsylvania primary elections at the Rockledge Fire Company in Rockledge, Pennsylvania, May 17, 2022. Hannah Beier | Reuters Older women are the largest …
What determines how well older households cope with high inflation
Lourdes Balduque | Moment | Getty Images High inflation eased slightly in April, which may provide some relief to consumers who have been contending with elevated prices. For retirees …
Many workers believe pensions are key to achieving the American Dream
A United Auto Workers union member holds a sign outside the Stellantis Sterling Heights Assembly Plant to mark the beginning of contract negotiations in Sterling Heights, Michigan, on July 12, …
Early retirement is changing — here’s what to consider, according to the experts
Ascentxmedia | Istock | Getty Images Retiring early is a dream for many, but can often appear impossible unless you’ve made millions throughout your career. “Twenty years ago rates of …