Do I have enough money to retire? 3 questions to ask yourself
Panama is one of the most affordable places to retire abroad. Helovi | E+ | Getty Images Today’s investors face one looming question: Will I have enough money when I …
Retirement planning
Several reasons for investors to remain bullish
Traders work on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 24, 2024. Brendan McDermid | Reuters With the U.S. presidential election less than two weeks away and …
How 2024 presidential race may influence Social Security
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are shown on screen during a debate watch party at the Cameo Art House Theatre in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Sept. 10, …
Here’s how to know if active ETFs are right for your portfolio
Izusek | E+ | Getty Images Exchange-traded funds are generally known for passive strategies. But there has been a surge in actively managed ETFs as investors seek lower costs and …
Inherited IRA rules are changing in 2025 — here’s what to know
Jacob Wackerhausen | Istock | Getty Images What to know about the 10-year rule Before the Secure Act of 2019, heirs could “stretch” inherited IRA withdrawals over their lifetime, which …
Maximum Social Security retirement benefit: Here’s who qualifies
Twenty47studio | Moment | Getty Images Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will benefit from the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment for 2025, set to take effect in January. With that increase, the …
There’s a key change coming to 401(k) catch-up contributions in 2025
Aire Images | Moment | Getty Images Many Americans face a retirement savings shortfall. However, setting aside more money could get easier for some older workers in 2025. Enacted by …
Medicare open enrollment lets retirees shop for new health-care coverage
Morsa Images | Digitalvision | Getty Images Medicare open enrollment for 2025 is set to begin on Tuesday. Beneficiaries have from Oct. 15 until Dec. 7 to evaluate their Medicare …
How to incentivize your kid to start investing for retirement
Momo Productions | Stone | Getty Images Once you’ve decided that opening a Roth individual retirement account for your child is a great idea, now comes the hard part: convincing …
How the Social Security payroll tax limit for 2025 may affect you
Hispanolistic | E+ | Getty Images How the Social Security tax calculation works The Social Security payroll tax rate is 12.4%, with workers paying 6.2% through paycheck deductions. Employers pay …