02 Jan Then and Now: From 2003 to 2023
In 2003, the U.S. was emerging from the dot-com recession, unemployment rates were peaking during a jobless recovery, and online shopping was becoming more popular. Twenty years have passed, and...
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11 Dec After a Surprising 2023, a Cautiously Optimistic Economic Outlook for 2024
[caption id="attachment_19109" align="alignleft" width="170"] “Of course, even with state-of-the-art models and even in relatively calm times, the economy frequently surprises us.” — Fed Chair Jerome Powell[/caption] Despite high interest rates and...
16 Oct What Real People Think About Artificial Intelligence
When U.S. adults were asked about the expanding presence of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in daily life, 38% said they were more concerned than excited, while just 15% were more...
25 Sep Employee Access to Roth 401(k) Plans on the Rise
Roth 401(k) plans can offer an ideal opportunity to build a source of tax-free retirement income. There are no income restrictions to participate, they have much higher contribution limits than...
25 Sep Why Buy Life Insurance During Unsettled Economic Times?
To say the economy has been uneven over the past few years is an understatement. Amid these bumpy economic times, why buy life insurance? Here are a few reasons. Protection for...
25 Sep More Americans Embrace the Cashless Economy
A growing number of Americans are going "cashless" for everyday purchases like groceries, gas, services, and meals compared to previous years. A cashless payment might be made using a debit...
18 Sep Why Did Retirement Confidence Falter in 2023?
Why Did Retirement Confidence Falter in 2023? In its annual Retirement Confidence Survey of current workers and retirees, the Employee Benefit Research Institute found that workers' confidence in their ability to...
18 Sep Home Energy Tax Credits
A couple of federal personal tax credits are available for the installation of certain energy efficient or clean energy property in your home. The energy efficient home improvement credit is...
