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IRS boosts 401(k) limit to $25,500 for 2027. Here's what changes

IRS boosts 401(k) limit to $25,500 for 2027. Here's what changes

The IRS is raising 401(k) contribution limits for 2027, but IRA caps will remain the same for savers.
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Americans want to live to age 88, but their money dies at 83

Americans want to live to age 88, but their money dies at 83

A new survey finds Americans want to live to age 88 but can only afford 83. Financial experts share tips to bridge the gap.
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IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limits to $25,500 for 2027, IRA Limits Remain Unchanged

IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limits to $25,500 for 2027, IRA Limits Remain Unchanged

IRS Raises 401(k) Contribution Limits to $25,500 for 2027, IRA Limits Remain Unchanged
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Gen X Adopts 'Backward' Retirement Strategy, Diverging from Boomer Approach

Gen X Adopts 'Backward' Retirement Strategy, Diverging from Boomer Approach

Gen X Adopts 'Backward' Retirement Strategy, Diverging from Boomer Approach
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Gen X Adopts 'Backward' Retirement Planning, Prioritizing Past Hobbies Over Future Guesses

Gen X Adopts 'Backward' Retirement Planning, Prioritizing Past Hobbies Over Future Guesses

Gen X Adopts 'Backward' Retirement Planning, Prioritizing Past Hobbies Over Future Guesses
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Mercer Advisors Explains Retirement 'Bucket Strategy' for Managing Savings

Mercer Advisors Explains Retirement 'Bucket Strategy' for Managing Savings

Mercer Advisors Explains Retirement 'Bucket Strategy' for Managing Savings
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Thanksgiving gas prices headed down, but still at record high

Thanksgiving gas prices headed down, but still at record high

Gasoline prices are dropping ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, but the price at the pump is still expected to be higher than it was in 2025.
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Student Loan Debt Impedes Federal Employees' Retirement Savings, Study Reveals

Student Loan Debt Impedes Federal Employees' Retirement Savings, Study Reveals

A recent study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) indicates that federal employees burdened with student loan debt are significantly lagging in their retirement savings. The study, which analyzed 401(k) plan participants, found that individuals in their 40s with student loan debt had median retirement account balances approximately 45% lower than their debt-free counterparts. This disparity persists throughout their careers, with older participants still showing account balances about 30% lower. The research highlights that student loan debt is prevalent across various age groups, income levels, and tenures, affecting even those nearing retirement. Furthermore, those with student debt tend to contribute less to their retirement plans, often missing out on employer matching contributions. While the study did not specifically detail patterns within the federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), it suggests similar challenges for federal workers who must choose between allocating funds to loan payments...
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Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Issue Sobering Forecast for Retirement Savers on Long-Term Stock Market Returns

Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Issue Sobering Forecast for Retirement Savers on Long-Term Stock Market Returns

Fidelity Investments and Vanguard Issue Sobering Forecast for Retirement Savers on Long-Term Stock Market Returns
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Inflation slowed in October, but annual data missing after shutdown

Inflation slowed in October, but annual data missing after shutdown

Consumer prices rose at a slower pace in October, the Labor Department estimates, but that likely isn't enough to keep the Fed from another rate hike.
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Social Security could shrink by 2032 — how to check your benefits

Social Security could shrink by 2032 — how to check your benefits

Social Security funds are forecast to run out in the next 6 years. Should you be worried about your benefits?
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US consumer prices rise briskly for third straight month

US consumer prices rise briskly for third straight month

By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, Nov 10 (Reuters) - US consumer prices increased more than expected in October amid higher costs for food and accommodation, cementing expectations that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates next month.