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Fed meeting: Watch Jerome Powell’s Q&A live
The Fed held interest rates steady, at a range between 5.25%-5.5%, while indicating a majority of officials continue to expect one more quarter-point interest-rate hike before the end of 2023. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through Investment...
12 New Ways To Qualify For Social Security Disability Payments: Certain Medical Conditions Open The Door
Social Security Disability or SSDI, is not easy to obtain. If applied to before age 62, you need to check a lot of boxes. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through Investment Advisor Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a...
IRS delays change for 401(k) catch-up contributions. Here’s what higher earners need to know
Higher earners who maximize retirement savings now have more time for pretax catch-up 401(k) contributions, thanks to new IRS guidance. Read more...Investment Advisory Services offered through Investment Advisor Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research...
ID Theft Spurs Consumer Security Changes, an ITRC Survey Finds
Most victims of identity theft—53%—began using different passwords across multiple accounts, a move that could reduce their fraud exposure in the future, found a survey from the Identity Theft Resource Center. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through...
IRS Delays IRA RMD Rules Again
The IRS is again offering taxpayers relief from confusing rules for certain required minimum distributions (RMDs). Here’s what you need to know about the latest change involving RMDs for inherited IRAs. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through...
This is ‘the end of the beginning’ of the battle against inflation, economist says
Central banks are at “the end of the beginning” in their battle against inflation, as several factors keep core prices persistently high, according to top Societe Generale economist Kokou Agbo-Bloua. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through...
Here’s what student loan borrowers can do now to avoid struggling when payments resume
When billions of dollars in student loan payments come due in October, economists and advocates warn it could be a jarring experience for tens of millions of people. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through Investment Advisor Representatives of...
4 ways ‘anchoring bias’ can hurt you financially
Humans use mental shortcuts in everyday life to help process information and make speedy decisions. But they can lead to bad choices when it comes to personal finance. Read More... Investment Advisory Services offered through Investment Advisor Representatives of...
10 Ways Savvy Employers Can Support Financial Wellness Beyond A 401(k)
Financial stress is a growing concern for employees in today's fast-paced, global economy. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through Investment Advisor Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor....
529 Plans Are Still The Best Way To Save For College
While it's hard to say what will happen to the costs of higher education over the next decade, it seems pretty clear many families are on their own when it comes to financing college for their children. Read more... Investment Advisory Services offered through...