Thirty out of 49 major developed countries could see their credit ratings plummet to junk status if they don’t make changes soon, says a Standard & Poor’s study. The biggest problem is health care spending on the elderly, parti…
Minimum distributions are back, after a break intended to give accounts some time to bounce back. If you’re out of practice — or making a required distribution for the first time — here’s what you need to know.
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A new study says that Americans between the ages of 32 and 64 are $6.6 trillion short of the amount they need to retire.
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How much can you afford to contribute to your kid’s education? A rule of thumb to help you decide: Please make sure that your own oxygen mask is secured and fastened before assisting your child.
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Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky has reached the last post in this series, aimed at those of you who are age 60 and over — or interested in a little advance planning. Here are your tips for making that nest egg last as lon…