Category: Pensions and Retirement Plans

For Freelancers, New Federal Help in Saving for Retirement

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The Secure 2.0 Act provides for direct government contributions to retirement accounts for low- and moderate-income workers, though that won’t start until 2027.
How the Spending Bill’s New Retirement Rules Will Affect Roth IRAs and 401(k)s

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Want to transfer money from a 529 plan to a Roth I.R.A. or get an after-tax employee match in your Roth 401(k)? You may be in luck.
BlackRock’s Pitch for Socially Conscious Investing Antagonizes All Sides

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Right-wing officials are attacking BlackRock for overstepping. Those on the left say the world’s biggest asset manager is not doing enough.
Investors Relying on Roboadvisers Are Seeking a Human Touch

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Younger investors who are navigating market volatility and trying to save for retirement are finding that roboadvisers lack the personal touch.
Investors Relying on Roboadvisers Are Seeking a Human Touch

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Younger investors who are navigating market volatility and trying to save for retirement are finding that roboadvisers lack the personal touch.
Hardship 401(k) Withdrawals, Explained

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Most employers allow you to take funds out of your retirement account, but the withdrawals come with significant downsides. Our columnist discusses other options.
Biden Devotes $36 Billion to Save Union Workers’ Pensions

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The money comes from last year’s Covid-19 relief package and will avert cuts of up to 60 percent in pensions for 350,000 Teamster truck drivers, warehouse and construction workers and food processors.
New York Times Union Announces One-Day Strike

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Negotiators for the company and the union, which represents most of the newsroom, have failed to come to an agreement on salaries, health and retirement benefits, and other issues.
Latinas Have Struggled to Build Savings, but a Younger Cohort Is Making Gains

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As one of the longest-living yet lowest-earning groups in America, Hispanic women have challenges ensuring that their later years are secure. But things are changing.
Here Are the 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2023

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The I.R.S. announced one of its largest increases in decades to caps on retirement contributions, allowing workers with access to the plans to save more.
Working While on Social Security: What to Know

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Collecting the retiree benefit while earning income gets complicated. Here are some key things to remember.
Your Paycheck Next Year Will Be Affected by Inflation. Here’s How.

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If you get a raise, you may not end up in a higher tax bracket. But more of your income may be subject to Social Security taxes. And you’ll probably pay more for health care.