How to save for college while accounts lose value
One estimate shows the average 529 plan lost about 11% in the first six months of 2022.
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Is it ever a good idea to dip into your 401(k) early?
How to make ends meet during tough times
here are plenty of reasons to avoid taking money out of your retirement savings before you retire.
Boston gives every public school kindergartner $50 to promote saving
Saving for college isn't easy, especially with the rising cost of tuition, so the city of Boston is giving students a head start on the first day of school this year.
Is $2 million enough to feel wealthy?
How much does a person need to feel rich?
Walmart's ‘Baby Savings Day' set for Saturday
Walmart is rolling back its prices even more on baby items for a day this weekend.
Household items you're paying too much for
Find out which household items you could be saving money on.
2018 Election Day freebies and deals
You shouldn't need the extra motivation to get out and vote in the midterm election, but check out some of the freebies and deals you can get this Election Day.
Interest rates are going up. Here's what to do
After nearly a decade of keeping interest rates at rock-bottom levels, the Federal Reserve has finally started raising the benchmark rate it charges financial institutions. That means banks are also raising rates they charge consumers.
Nearly a quarter of Americans have no emergency savings
How would you rate your emergency fund?
How more people are saving $1 million in their 401k plans
Saving $1 million for retirement may sound like an impossible task that not many people have achieved.
Janitor leaves his $175,000+ life savings to victims of child abuse
Alvin Randlett was beloved by his community throughout his life. In death, he gave his life savings back to it.
How Oregon helped 7,500 people start saving for retirement
All 39 of Luke Huffstutter's employees are saving for retirement. A year ago, only a handful were.
Millenials explain why they haven't saved for retirement
Pensions are disappearing. The future of Social Security is uncertain. It's likely we'll live longer lives.
20 ways your laziness is costing you money
Companies thrive on our collective sloth. Make them earn their money by learning how your laziness is costing you cash.
Americans are saving (a little) more
Americans are notoriously terrible savers. But the good news is, they're getting better.
How should I save for my kid's college education?
I am 29 years old and a single mother to a four-year-old. I contribute 6 percent to my 401(k) with a company match. I looked at several websites and they all state I'm on track for my retirement. My question is, should I put some extra money in a Roth IRA or fund a 529 plan for my daughter? --Kelly
Many millennials may be stuck renting for years
Millennials represent the biggest and most important segment of today's real estate market. But a recent survey found that more than a third of that generation don't expect to buy their first home for at least another five years.The biggest…
How to save for your child's college education
Here are three ways you can start saving for college.
Time shift linked to health risks
With the clocks moving forward an hour, some doctors are linking the shift to daylight saving time to health and safety risks.
Walker says his policies saved state $1 billion
Gov. Scott Walker said policies enacted since he took office last year have saved the state more than $1 billion.
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