Category: Pensions and Retirement Plans

Why Did So Many People File Early for Social Security Last Year?

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Experts point to well-publicized turmoil at the government agency last year as a potential spark.
U.S. Pensions Are Riding the A.I. Wave. For Better or Worse.

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As exuberance around the technology stokes fears of a bubble, the nation’s public pensions are starting to grapple with their role — and their risks.
How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security

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Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.
How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security

The New York Times – Business:
Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.
How American Retirees at Different Incomes Rely on Social Security

The New York Times – Business:
Social Security funds are on track to run short by 2032, which would mean a reduction in benefits. Here’s how four hypothetical households rely on the program in retirement.
Florida Files Lawsuit Against The New York Times

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The state’s attorney general demanded access to company records to examine how the newspaper’s board oversees editorial standards amid claims of anti-Israel bias.
For Many Pro Athletes, Post-Career Financial Worries Loom Large

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The tennis player Mackenzie McDonald has earned well up to this point, but high expenses and a short career timeline have prompted him, and others, to search for a backup plan.
Ignoring the War Has Been Working for Long-Term Investors

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The U.S. stock market’s quick rebound this month may be fragile, but riding out the market’s disconcerting waves has been a sound strategy.
More Americans Taking 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals

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More Americans are taking hardship withdrawals from workplace retirement accounts, prompted by rising costs — and looser rules.
Why Employers May Be Wary of Adding Crypto or Private Equity to 401(k)s

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A proposed federal rule aims to clear the way for retirement savings plans to include alternative assets. But it may not be enough to protect employers from lawsuits.
Check Your Target-Date Fund, Especially if You Plan to Retire Soon

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Their simplicity makes the funds appealing, but they could leave many workers near retirement, particularly baby boomers, short on savings.
New Limits on Investors and a Debt Downgrade Add to Private Credit Woes

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Investors are concerned about the health of the industry, which ballooned over the past decade.