Financial Literacy: Unpacking the Complexities of Planning for Retirement
The goal of retirement plans should be providing income to those no longer working, not accumulating wealth for those who still are.
The goal of retirement plans should be providing income to those no longer working, not accumulating wealth for those who still are.
Investing for retirement is about working toward a specific goal.
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The Roth IRA is a unique and powerful tool for retirement savings. That’s because this type of individual retirement account comes with tax-free withdrawals, a huge advantage that gives you more options for managing taxes in your retirement strategy.
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Some 42% of Americans have withdrawn money from their retirement accounts to keep up with rising inflation and growing debt.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink highlights the urgency of addressing the global retirement crisis, stressing the need for reform and investment in long-term goals.
As the Department of Labor works in court to defend its rule allowing the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors by fiduciaries when selecting plan investments, legislation to restrict the use of ESG has been reintroduced in Congress, albeit with modifications.
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‘Arguably the biggest barrier to investing for retirement is fear.’
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The NPS is a long-term retirement savings scheme for Indian citizens, offering diversification, tax benefits, and professional fund management. It consists of a dual-tier structure, requires long-term commitment, allows asset allocation choices, and is managed by professional fund managers.
An individual retirement account (IRA) is a retirement savings plan with tax advantages that taxpayers can use to invest over the long term for retirement.
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As the Department of Labor works in court to defend its rule allowing the use of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors by fiduciaries when selecting plan investments, legislation to restrict the use of ESG has been reintroduced in Congress, albeit with modifications.
When it comes to retirement planning, Americans are often way behind. In fact, in 2019, almost half of households headed by someone 55 or older had no retirement savings at all, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.
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Our analysis of the best Roth IRA accounts in 2024 considers the broad features provided by banks, brokerages and emerging financial technology (fintech) firms.
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While it may come as no surprise, a new survey finds that nearly all Americans (97%) agree that the financial professional who provides one-time recommendations or other one-time advice about retirement investments should be required to act in their client’s best interest.
Tapping into your retirement savings to pay off debt may seem like a quick fix, but it comes at a cost.
Only 30 percent believe they could win a game of personal finance trivia. Over a third (35%) don’t know what “interest” is in a financial context.
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An annual study that assesses Americans’ level of financial literacy finds a strong connection between people’s retirement fluency and how financially prepared they are for retirement.
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Investors with more than $1.5 million in assets scored twice as high on the literacy quiz than those with less than $100,000, according to The American College of Financial Services.
A study exposes demographic fault lines in retirement income literacy, with advised individuals scoring higher on several fronts.
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The growing proportion of women making independent financial decisions is impacting the traditional financial landscape. Financial independence among women can be further promoted by financial literacy, societal support, and an environment that encourages women’s involvement in decision-making
Only 44% of women believe they’ll be financially prepared for retirement.
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It’s all about the attitude—especially in retirement saving and investing.
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Many dream of early retirement, but there are many considerations that should be accounted for when making that decision.
National poll reveals worrying knowledge gaps, demographic differences in financial habits, and popular money-saving strategies.
The current crop of 65-year-old Boomers, particularly among women and those without higher degrees, will struggle to maintain a working lifestyle, according to the Alliance for Lifetime Income.
Understanding retirement-related topics like Medicare coverage and life expectancy were most difficult for respondents, according to TIAA and the Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center.
A national survey commissioned by Beyond Finance of 2,000 Americans revealed nearly half (43%) of the respondents don’t know what a 401(k) is….
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Americans’ understanding of retirement-related topics has remained relatively flat since 2017, according to an annual study conducted by TIAA and financial literacy center GFLEC.
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An annual study that assesses Americans’ level of financial literacy finds a strong connection between people’s retirement fluency and how financially prepared they are for retirement.
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