Budget Battles
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House Republicans Pass Defense Bill Packed with Culture War Policies
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Trump Promises CEOs Another Tax Cut
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Price Hikes Ease in May, Raising Hopes in Battle on Inflation
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Surprisingly Strong US Economy Is Powering Global Growth: World Bank
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White House Slams Republican Tax Cut Plans
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Blockbuster Jobs Report Sends Mixed Message to the Fed
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Trump Tax Cut Extension Won't Pay for Itself: Analysis
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How Employers Are Responding to the Demands of an Aging Society
By Michael Hodin, The Fiscal TimesIt’s official: In America, land of opportunity and home of enterprise and innovation, employers large and small understand that we Americans want to work well into what used to be our “retirement...
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How Much Money Do You Need to Be Wealthy? Here’s What Most People Say
Americans’ collective net worth has risen in recent years, thanks to a healthy stock market and steadily increasing home values, but most people think they need a lot more money to feel financially...
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The Simple Reason Americans Aren’t Saving Enough for Retirement
Most Americans know that they’re not saving enough for retirement, according to a new survey by Lincoln Financial Group, but they have a simple explanation for falling short.
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The Biggest Regret for People Approaching Retirement
Retirement may feel too far away to worry about yet, but putting off saving for retirement could make your golden years a lot more stressful.
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5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Your Dream Retirement Home
By Janna HerronWhile a big move is always a challenge, making such a serious change in retirement comes with unique challenges and pitfalls. Before putting your home on the market as you start your retirement life...
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How Infrastructure Can Pay Off for an Aging Society
By Michael Hodin, The Fiscal TimesMany analysts are calling for updates for our 20th century highways, bridges and tunnels, which are necessary to be sure. But we also need to consider a 21st century approach to infrastructure that...
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Relocating for Retirement? 5 Factors to Consider
By Janna HerronMany retirees dream of starting over in a new city or state after they stop working. Maybe they want to move somewhere warmer, or to a place that has more restaurants and cultural events. Either way...
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Is Our Low Home Ownership Rate a Risk to Americans’ Retirement?
Paying a mortgage represents a form of forced savings, as homeowners build equity over the long term.
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Even the Super-Rich Are Worried About Retirement
If you think having more money would allay your retirement concerns, you might be surprised at the findings of a new survey of the wealthiest Americans. The survey by Spectrem Group, a Chicago-area...
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Falling Short on Retirement Savings? Here’s How Most People Plan to Catch Up
More than half of workers are currently saving for retirement, but many of them acknowledge that they’re not saving enough to feel secure in their ability to retire comfortably. A new survey from the...
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Aging in Place: 5 Things You Have to Do to Retire in Your Own Home
By Janna HerronSome people dream of moving to an exotic location such as Panama or Belize in their golden years, but the majority of Americans end up retiring in their own homes. Three out of five current retirees...
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8 Things You Need to Do to Get Ready for Retirement
After 30 or 40 years in the workforce, the idea of actually walking away from your job for good can be a bit overwhelming. That may be part of the reason why many workers plan to put if off for as...
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5 Easy Ways to Jumpstart Your Retirement Savings
By Stephanie Taylor Christensen, LearnVestOne of the biggest obstacles to saving for retirement is often that little voice that tells you your nest egg will have to wait, either because your car is on its last legs, your student loans are...
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Millennials Need to Save $1 Million for Retirement: Here’s How to Do It
Many retirement experts believe that in order to fund a multi-decade retirement, today’s young people will need to save up a nest egg of at least $1 million. That’s a huge number, and nearly two-...
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How Money Worries Damage the Look of Your Face
By Lawrence GoodmanIn a recent study, people with the highest levels of financial stress looked like they had aged more over a decade than people with lower levels of money woes. Financial stress actually takes a...