Why gas prices, airline tickets are rising
With the Iran war in its fifth week, consumers are getting hit hard by surging energy costs. Now, some lawmakers…
Social Security doesn’t let Americans ‘build wealth’: BlackRock’s Fink
Blackrock CEO Larry Fink speaks on the set of CNBC on the floor of the New York Stock…
Million-dollar earners have stopped paying into Social Security for 2026
A mobile billboard with an image of Jeff Bezos calls for higher taxes on the ultrawealthy, in Washington,…
Retirement balances are up, but more workers took hardship withdrawals
In his State of the Union address, President Donald Trump said “your 401(k)s are way up” — and they are, but…
Poor coordination can cost couples retirement wealth: research
Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Spouses who don’t ask one question — “your 401(k) or mine?”…
Trump pitches new retirement plan with a federal match. Who may benefit
Millions of workers without access to a 401(k) or other workplace retirement plan could get a new way…
Few employers are doing so
Lechatnoir | E+ | Getty Images Employers don’t appear eager to mix their 401(k) plans with emergency savings…
Early estimates point to a lower amount
Carl Smith | Fstop | Getty Images Social Security benefits are typically adjusted every year to keep up…
What Gen Z trends say about the economy
Actor Austin Butler attends the 16th Governors Awards at the Ray Dolby Ballroom at Ovation Hollywood in Los…
Financial risks of supporting adult children, according to experts
By some measures, Generation Z is the hardest hit by the affordability crisis. Even though young adults are…
‘Will Social Security run out?’ is the wrong question, economist says
People line up outside the Social Security Administration office in San Francisco. Getty Images Social Security, the federal…
Retirees lack emergency savings to cover yearly unexpected expenses
Coolpicture | Moment | Getty Images As you gauge how much income you’ll need to pay for your living…