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Here's how to take the mystery out of picking the best retirement savings plan for you

Whether it is a 401(k) plan, IRA or Roth IRA, you'll find both advantages and disadvantages to each plan. Here's how to decide which is best for you.

5 years ago

Shopping for health insurance? Beware that plan you’re buying might fall short

That health care policy you're purchasing may have less protection than you intended. Some insurance representatives may engage in deceptive marketing practices, a report from the Government Accountability Office found.

5 years ago

Op-ed: Markets are up and the economy is down. Here are some moves investors can make

The economy has struggled since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, yet markets have recovered from an initial plunge and are now booming again. The disconnect can be disconcerting for investors, who should rebalance, diversify and maintain realistic expectations in the face of unprecendented world events.

5 years ago

Chime is now worth $14.5 billion, surging past Robinhood as the most valuable US consumer fintech

That lofty valuation makes Chime the most valuable American fintech start-up serving retail consumers.

5 years ago

Stock picking has a terrible track record and it’s getting worse

The vast majority of active managers underperform their risk-adjusted benchmarks.  How come so few fund managers beat the market?

5 years ago

Portfolio Profile: CannTrade

Adam Haloub, President of CannTrade, talks about the company’s crowdfunding raise on MicroVentures and what the company has been up to since then. Continue reading

5 years ago

Stimulus checks. The eviction ban. Unemployment benefits. Here's what relief measures you can rely on

There's been a lot of news on where relief measures stand. Here's a breakdown of what money and protections you can actually count on.

5 years ago

Employers may pay higher payroll taxes as state unemployment benefit trust funds run dry

Businesses in many states are likely to face tax increases as early as next year to replenish depleted trust funds that pay unemployment benefits. Workers may also face cuts in unemployment benefits.

5 years ago

College students argue distance learning should cost less as some schools are charging more

Amid campus shutdowns due to Covid-19, a growing number of college students are seeking repayment for tuition, fees and room and board.

5 years ago

Refinancing your mortgage will cost more thanks to an 'adverse market' fee

Homeowners who refinance their mortgage may end up paying a higher interest rate. This is because lenders may pass on some of the costs incurred from an "adverse market" fee that they will soon have to start paying on certain loans sold to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

5 years ago

Why higher unemployment taxes are 'all but certain' for businesses

Businesses in many states are likely to face tax increases as early as next year to replenish depleted trust funds that pay unemployment benefits. Workers may also face cuts in unemployment benefits.

5 years ago

Wall Street Democrat: Biden's capital gains tax hike wouldn't deter long-term investors

Roger Altman, the Evercore founder and Democratic donor, acknowledged investors would initially sell stocks if Joe Biden defeated President Donald Trump.

5 years ago

As Main Street crisis worsens, Facebook launches new small business platform

Facebook has been focused on small business amid large brand boycotts of the social media and advertising giant, and it has a new platform to help Main Street at a time of crisis.

5 years ago

Snowflake buyers beware. IPOs that doubled have poor track record after that debut

There's been plenty of companies that have had first day pops bigger than Snowflake this year. 

5 years ago

These hidden fees are taking a bite out of your retirement savings

Whether you're drawing down from your 401(k) plan after you've retired, or you're splitting your savings with your ex, the company that administers your retirement plan at work may slap an extra fee on you.

5 years ago