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Many people know how Federal Reserve policies influence the economy and investment markets, but they don’t realize how interest rate moves change the results of estate…

This week is America Saves Week, a time to focus on actions Americans can take to successfully save. When it comes to saving for retirement, Americans…

By Erin Flynn Jay, Next Avenue Liz Elting was a 26-year-old graduate student in 1992 when she cofounded a business in her dorm room, a language-translation…

BlackRock BLK CEO Larry Fink issued his Annual Chairman’s Letter to Investors. Always a much-anticipated document, this year’s letter is titled “Time to rethink retirement.” Fink…

After the wedding and honeymoon bliss wears off, it’s time to get back to reality. Money is a topic that requires discussion between you and your…

By Hanna Horvath, Next Avenue By the time most Americans enter retirement age, they want to be free from many financial burdens. But for a growing…

For the past four years, I’ve sent out a free, comprehensive retirement newsletter every Sunday. This labor of love includes three handpicked articles on retirement planning,…

By Edd and Cynthia Staton, Next Avenue As retirement approaches, you must face the question, “What is the best age for me to claim Social Security?”…

Suppose you’ve saved for a few decades in your 401(k) plan and IRA and you’re approaching retirement. How do you know if you’ve saved enough money?…

Years ago, people turning 65 would retire and enroll in Medicare. But that has changed. Today, more people are working longer. Pew Research Center reported that…