Here’s how a soft landing for the economy could affect your portfolio
Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images More from FA Playbook: Here’s a look at other stories impacting the financial advisor business. “The fact that we may see a soft …
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Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.55 billion. Which payout is best
The Mega Millions jackpot hit a record $1.55 billion on Aug. 7, 2023. VIEW press | Getty The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $1.55 billion after months …
Money market funds are paying above 5%. What to know before buying
dowell | Moment | Getty Images After another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve, investors have several competitive options for cash, including money market funds, with yields currently above …
Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.05 billion. Here’s the possible tax bill
The Mega Millions jackpot soared to $1.05 billion on July 31, 2023. Shannon Stapleton | Reuters The Mega Millions jackpot has soared to more than $1 billion for the fifth …
Here’s how to buy Treasury bills as yields top 5%
Morsa Images | E+ | Getty Images As interest rates reach a more than two-decade high, Treasury bill yields remain well above 5%, as of July 27, providing a competitive …
Mega Millions jackpot hits $940 million. This could be the tax bill
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to $940 million on July 27, 2023. OLIVIER DOULIERY | Getty The Mega Millions jackpot has ballooned to an estimated $940 million ahead of Friday’s …
What higher earners need to know about 401(k) catch-up contributions
Peter Cade | Getty Images Higher earners maximizing savings ahead of retirement may soon lose a tax break, thanks to 401(k) changes enacted last year. If you’re 50 or older, …
How falling inflation affects Series I bonds
Jetcityimage | Istock | Getty Images As inflation falls, investors are weighing whether to buy or sell Series I bonds amid other competitive options for cash. Annual inflation rose 3% …