Article: Automatic 401(k) Reenrollment: What This Means for You A new trend in company retirement plans has been gaining traction – 401(k) plan “reenrollment.” This trend involves companies automatically enrolling workers into their workplace 401(k) plan if they are not currently participating. While automatic enrollment typically applies to new hires, reenrollment applies to all workers…
According to CNBC’s August “Your Money” survey, only about half of American workers earning $100,000 or more feel that they’re contributing enough to their 401(k)s to comfortably retire in the future. The survey also found that for those earning between $100,000 and $149,000, the median retirement account balance is $104,155, per Vanguard’s 2023 “How America…
Dave Bernstein, a former U.S. Postal Service worker, has found his retirement to be less secure than he had hoped. When he retired in 1992, he and his wife, Phyllis, were shocked to find that his monthly Social Security check was much lower than expected, despite earning the required 40 credits to be fully insured…
Feeling wealthy is becoming a rare luxury for most people these days. A recent Ameriprise Financial survey found that only 8% of millionaires consider themselves wealthy, while 31% identify as middle class. This feeling of financial insecurity is attributed to inflation, high interest rates, and economic uncertainty. Even highly paid professionals, termed as the “regular…
Social Security Trust Fund projected to run out of money by 2034 A potential 20% benefit cut could be the reality for Social Security beneficiaries if Congress doesn’t act to strengthen the program by the time the trust funds are expected to be depleted in 2034. However, according to a new report from the American…
Suze Orman, a renowned personal finance expert, is cautioning investors against relying too heavily on bonds. According to Orman, the allure of high interest rates and a fear of taking risks are causing many individuals to miss out on a “lifetime opportunity” in the stock market. Speaking on CNBC’s “Fast Money” this week, the host…
3 in 4 of Gen Z prioritize quality of life over money, according to a report by Intuit. This trend, known as “soft saving,” challenges traditional notions of saving for the future. Soft saving refers to putting less money into savings and using more for immediate enjoyment. Gen Z, which values experiences over money, leads…
Net worth for the average American family saw a significant surge during the pandemic, according to the Federal Reserve’s triennial Survey of Consumer Finances. This increase was primarily driven by higher home and stock prices, as well as government stimulus measures. After adjusting for inflation, median net worth jumped by 37% to $192,900 from 2019…
