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Using analysis by Fidelity, CNBC Select provides guidance on age-based savings goals that can help you plan for retirement. Getty Images Editor’s Note: APYs listed in this article are up-to-date as of the time of publication. They may fluctuate (up or down) as the Fed rate changes. CNBC will update as changes are made public.…
If an economic recovery continues, expect the precious metal to suffer Questions about gold often get to the heart of what’s going on in finance and economics. Ask why the price is up so much this year, and the most popular answers are ones that might make the heart miss a beat: The Federal Reserve…
Picking a winner is harder than you think Holding a variety of assets reduces your portfolio’s overall level of risk. GETTY IMAGES/ISTOCKPHOTO One of the most important ways investors take care of their portfolios is by diversifying their holdings. If you’re not sure exactly what diversification is, or how to make it work for you,…
Not everyone is allowed to remove money from a retirement plan penalty-free. Millions of Americans have been hurt financially in the course of the COVID-19 pandemic and the recession it’s spurred. It’s for this reason that the CARES Act was passed in late March. Its provisions included a direct $1,200 stimulus check, boosted unemployment benefits, and the…
When the market descended into the fastest bear market on record in March, many watched in horror as 401(k) retirement accounts shed thousands of dollars seemingly overnight. For those at the start of their careers, there was the knowledge that time is on their side. But for savers nearing retirement age, a volatile shake-up in the markets…
You probably won’t be one of those who get income from Social Security, a pension, and a 401(k), so you need to be prepared. For a long time, the retirement system in America was built around a simple concept: Those who had left the workforce would be supported by a “three-legged stool.” These three legs…
The Story There are a lot of reasons you might be living the single-income life. But whether it’s an exciting transition you planned or you didn’t have a choice, going from two incomes to one can be overwhelming. Tell me about it. If you can, try testing the financial waters before making the switch. See…
The S&P 500 closed at a record on Tuesday, an achievement that brings an official end to Wall Street’s shortest bear market and confirms the comeback rally as a new bull market. The broad market index finished the session at 3,389.78, above its previous record close of 3,386.15 that it hit on Feb. 19. A bear market is…
Reuters/Phil McCarten Mohamed El-Erian has warned that gold’s status as a “must-have” asset has led to its “bipolar personality”, as investors buy it as a hedge against both inflation and deflation. Gold’s rapid price rise “is yet another unintended result in a lengthening list of the exceptional involvement of central banks in the functioning of…
When should annuities be used? Gregory discusses the pros and cons of annuities in this video. If you would like to submit a question that may be featured on the Wednesday Q&A, use the form below! We’re Here to Help Have questions about this week’s content, or need help with your financial plan? We’re here to help! Simply…
Why wait? A variety of trusts — from SLATs to BDITs, GRATs and more — can help you be proactive in protecting your wealth. Election Day may seem far off at the moment, but as we stride into the summer, it’s prudent to reflect on the intimate relationship between presidential politics, policy changes and your…
