Personal finance
401(k) savers can access one of the ‘rare guarantees’ in investing, CFP says
Key Points A 401(k) match is often considered free money. Most employers offering a 401(k) plan make a matching contribution on workers’ savings. Workers may need to stay at the company for a certain number of years before the match is fully theirs, however. Source
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Pesky medical bill? Most people don’t take a key step to manage that debt, study finds
Key Points Many people don’t dispute potential errors on their medical bills because they feel it’s ineffective. However, calling a health provider to address a financial concern can, for example, help correct, reduce or eliminate one’s bill, according to a University of Southern California study. Doing nothing and avoiding payment may result in late fees […]
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Volatility looms as election season heats up. Fortify your portfolio against autumn market shocks
Stocks roared higher in a delayed relief rally on Thursday, following the Federal Reserve’s jumbo-sized interest rate cut Wednesday, but rocky times may be ahead – and investors will want to prepare for that volatility. Excitement over the central bank’s half-point rate cut lifted the S & P 500 over the 5,700 threshold for the […]
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Biden’s student debt forgiveness plan to remain blocked, federal judge orders
US President Joe Biden looks on before speaking ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, September 12, 2024. Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images A federal judge has extended a temporary restraining order against the Biden administration’s latest student loan forgiveness […]
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Planning to delay retirement may not rescue you from poor savings
Key Points Many people expect to keep working because they need extra retirement income. However, research shows workers often retire earlier than planned, perhaps due to a layoff or poor health. That means workers can’t rely on delayed retirement as a financial plan. For those who are able, working longer is among the best ways […]
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This 38-year-old is financially independent with passive income. Here’s how he built a 7-figure real estate portfolio
Shu Matsuo Post, 38, built a $2 million real estate portfolio, according to documents seen by CNBC Make It. Courtesy of Shu Matsuo Post The idea of financial independence can mean different things to different people, but one common way to define it is having enough money that you no longer need to rely on […]
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This is the ‘billion-dollar blind spot’ of 401(k)-to-IRA rollovers, Vanguard finds
Key Points Moving money from a workplace retirement plan like a 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account is common when switching jobs or retiring. Savers are often unaware their 401(k)-to-IRA rollovers sit in cash as a default. Holding excess cash is generally a mistake for long-term investors. Source
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When to book holiday travel this fall: ‘That window of low prices is brief,’ economist says
d3sign | Moment | Getty Images If you want — or need — to travel this holiday season, start planning now because the ideal time to book Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s travel is fast approaching. “The most important thing is for travelers to continue to think about planning now and booking in October,” said […]
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Stocks often drop in September — but many investors shouldn’t care
Key Points September is historically weak for U.S. stocks. However, long-term investors likely shouldn’t sell out of the market. The seasonal weakness was tied to banking and farming practices before the early 1900s. Nowadays, it’s likely entrenched in investor psychology, experts said. Source
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Harris’ rise in polls sparks wave of wealth transfers to kids
Dimensions | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Inside Wealth newsletter with Robert Frank, a weekly guide to the high-net-worth investor and consumer. Sign up to receive future editions, straight to your inbox. The tightening presidential race has touched off a wave of tax planning by ultra-wealthy investors, especially given […]
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