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The Good Brigade | Digital Vision | Getty Images Diversity among financial planners has improved in 2021, though the industry remains one that leans heavily toward white males, according to statistics released Wednesday by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards....
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Large corporate US pension plans haven’t looked this good since before the 2008 financial crisis – and that’s good news for workers and employers. The “funded” status of a pension is a key indicator of its health. It is a measure...
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Oscar Wong | instant | Getty Images Planning to save more this year? There is a higher 401 (k) employee carryover limit for 2022, and now is the time to increase contributions, financial experts say. Employees can funnel $ 20,500 towards...
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Clemens Porikys | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Many workers look forward to the day when they can retire. A recent survey by Natixis Investment Managers sought to find out exactly when most Americans expect to stop working. The average...
Managing your finances effectively is one of the most useful skills you can have in your arsenal. It is both an art and a talent that is best instilled in a person from the start. Of course, staying debt free is...