Nakhorn Yuangkratoke / EyeEm | EyeEm | Getty Images It was fun while it lasted. Only recently have savers reaped the benefits of higher deposit rates — the annual percentage yield banks pay consumers on their money — after they hovered near rock bottom for years. Since the Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate
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If you’ve been paying attention to the 2020 presidential race, you’ve likely heard where many candidates stand on Medicare. Yet another topic — Social Security — has been thus far been largely absent from the debate. Americans rely on Social Security benefits for income in retirement, in the event they are disabled and to help
Phoenix Wang | Moment | Getty Images When it comes to retirement savings, many Americans miss the mark. On average, Americans believe they need $1.7 million to retire, according to a recent survey from Charles Schwab, which looked at 1,000 401(k) plan participants nationwide. In fact, “that’s a pretty good number if you average out
For anyone getting close to joining the ranks of retirees, there are some key aspects of your impending new status you need to review. Roughly 10,000 baby boomers turn 65 every day, the age most often associated with retirement. Of course, not everyone hangs up their working hat at exactly that age, which means your
College student entering a financial aid. Pamela Joe McFarlane | Getty Images Students’ knowledge of the financial aid process is “shockingly low.” That’s the takeaway from a new study by ACT, which in April 2018 surveyed about 1,200 high school students who were registered to take the standardized test. Regardless of economic background, most families