10 Apr Home Prices Have Risen at Record Pace
U.S. home prices rose 20% during the 12 months ending in August 2021 as buyer demand far exceeded the supply of dwellings for sale. This was the largest annual price...
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10 Apr If You Drive but Don’t Own a Car, Consider Non-Owner Insurance
If you don't own a vehicle but regularly rent or borrow one, you might consider purchasing non-owner car insurance. This type of liability insurance provides coverage when you're driving a...
10 Apr Annuity Income: Annuitization vs. Lifetime Withdrawal
During your working years, you're accustomed to living on an income from your job. When you retire, the income from employment ends. Social Security provides a steady income, but it...
23 Feb Charitable Giving Can Be a Family Affair
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As families grow in size and overall wealth, a desire to "give back" often becomes a priority. Cultivating philanthropic values can help foster responsibility and a sense of purpose among...
19 Nov Company Stock and Your Retirement Strategy
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The opportunity to acquire company stock — inside or outside a workplace retirement plan — can be a lucrative employee benefit. Your compensation may include stock options or bonuses paid...
12 Nov How Long Do Workers Stay with Their Employers?
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The median number of years that wage and salary workers had been with their current employer was 4.1 years in January 2020. However, employee tenure tends to vary based on...
09 Nov Women Face Challenges in a Post-Pandemic World
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The COVID-19 economic crisis tested the mettle of all Americans, particularly working mothers. Research shows that the pandemic's impacts on women have been far-reaching and potentially long-lasting. Now that the...
05 Nov Net Price Calculators Help Gauge College Affordability
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Fall is the time when many high school seniors narrow their college lists and start applying to colleges. One question that is often front and center on the minds of...
21 Oct To Spend or Not to Spend
About 77% of retirees between the ages of 62 and 75 plan to spend down at least some of their retirement assets. The top reasons cited include lifestyle, medical expenses...