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If you’re working at a company that has a generous 401(k) match option, you should probably take it as you would “extra gravy” on your biscuit, as long as it fits within your personal budget....
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There are a just a few resources online about how to maximize your retirement, make more money, and generally how to spend your money, many with conflicting tips and tricks and plans to get rich...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: I always recommend taking advantage of a 401(k) match, even if that means “locking your money away” until retirement. Contributing to a Roth IRA is also a good...
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24/7 Wall St. Insights Planning for retirement is a critical part of growing older. Knowing your retirement runway number is essential. You don’t want to be a burden on your children in...
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Preserving your legacy and passing on generational wealth is a cornerstone of financial and estate planning. But it doesn’t always pan out. In fact, 70% of high-net worth families lose their wealth...
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It’s not hard to imagine why so many soon-to-be American retirees are still feeling a bad case of financial anxiety as they approach their retirement dates, even if they’ve got a fairly sizeable...
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The Millennial Generation has been called the “unluckiest generation” by the Washington Post, and not without reason. This generation has lived through massive economic disruption, including more...
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Shaquille O’Neal, commonly referred to as “Shaq” is among the greatest NBA players of all time, at least at the center position. During his playing days, Shaq was a force alongside Kobe Bryant,...
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Like everything else, the cost of a comfortable retirement is rapidly rising. Just four years ago, Americans of all ages estimated they would need $951,000 to retire comfortably. Today, after years...
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The average retirement savings among 35–44-year-olds is $131,950. In comparison, the average savings of people 75 or older is $357,920. The average shouldn’t be your goal. It is crucial to take...
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If you’re thinking of retiring early, know how Social Security works. At the moment, nearly 48% of Americans believe that “If I claim benefits early, my benefits will go up automatically when...
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24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Life insurance is important whenever someone else is relying on you, whether that’s because of your income or care. It’s never too early or too late to get...
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Hitting the $500,000 portfolio milestone is a big deal that deserves a nice pat on the back. That said, if you’re gearing up for an earlier retirement (let’s say in your 50s), things could get a...
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It’s no secret that high inflation-elevated costs for basic necessities have been devastating to household savings across the nation. Not only have a large majority of Americans been forced to live...
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