Alexander Raths / Shutterstock.com Saving for retirement is a huge challenge. Knowing where you stand in comparison to peers can help to gauge whether your efforts are on track, or whether tweaking your approach is in order. Recently, Vanguard looked at 2023 account balances by age in its defined contribution plans. Vanguard then calculated both […]

There have been 20 “funding gaps” and 4 full government shutdowns in the last 50 years. The last shutdown happened in December 2018 and January 2019. But the threat of a shutdown seems to loom every budget cycle. And so here we are again – in late 2024, talking about a government shutdown. It’s clear […]

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Rawpixel.com / Shutterstock.com Contrary to the popular perception that aging inevitably leads to cognitive decline, studies show that about 50% of people over the age of 70 maintain their mental acuity or even improve in certain cognitive functions. When you pause to think about it, you’ll probably realize that’s true. You know older people who […]

Source: The College Investor A tangled web of lawsuits seek to block implementation of the SAVE repayment plan, especially the loan forgiveness provisions. Multiple appellate courts have issued preliminary injunctions that temporarily block the SAVE plan. These court rulings have also temporarily blocked forgiveness under any income-driven repayment plan and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (but […]

Talk Like A Pirate Day is today and Long John Silver’s is offering free food to celebrate! Stop by Long John Silver’s today, September 19th, to score free food! Talk like a pirate and you’ll receive a free piece of fish. Or if you dress like a pirate you can score a free 2-piece fish […]

If you’re increasing your safe withdrawal rate for retirement now, you’re likely making a mistake. You might be inadvertently top-ticking the market as the Fed embarks on what is likely a multi-year rate cut cycle. One of the main reasons the Fed is cutting rates is due to growing weakness in the labor market. Inflation […]

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Monkey Business Images / Shutterstock.com When I told Tony Brooks, activist and advocate at ADAPT Philadelphia, that I was writing a story about free and cheap activities for seniors, he let out a laugh. “You mean like adult day care?” ADAPT is a disability advocacy group that explicitly includes seniors among the disabled. Brooks was […]

Source: The College Investor When comparing 529 plans, you need to both look at performance and fees. Two researchers at the University of Kansas School of Business have identified problems in how some states manage their 529 college savings plans. They suggest that these problems are caused by conflicts of interest, inadequate oversight, and a […]