New disclosure rules don’t go into effect until next January, but in the meantime you could be paying far too much in savings-sapping fees. The two challenges for individuals are figuring just what your plan’s fees are, and are…
For years, policymakers have reassured the public that Social Security will be solvent for decades. But outlay and income data from the Treasury reveal that Social Security is already deep in the red — by $76 billion in 2010 a…
Lots of folks have reached retirement by surprise, thanks to the Great Recession. So, if you’re scrambling to come up with a Plan B and plug the financial gap created by an unexpectedly early end to your career, here are some g…
While everyone hates inflation, deflation has instant emotional appeal: Who doesn’t like a bargain? But deflation is a far more serious economic problem than inflation — and, as we found, most folks don’t really know why. Do you? If not, no worries: Economist Gary Shilling will explain the reasoning. [Video]
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Street Smart: Do You Know What Deflation Is? [Video] originally appeared on DailyFinance on Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00.
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