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The S&P 500 just had its worst first half in more than 50 years, which 'stressed' this classic investment strategy

A classic 60/40 asset allocation strategy for investors has been stressed this year as both stocks and bonds plunge. But it's still solid, advisors say.

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Bear vs Bull Markets

Bear and bull markets have been frequently discussed in recent months as the United States has been facing higher unemployment and rising interest rates, and many economists argue whether the U.S. has moved into bear market territory. These terms generally … Continue reading

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Settled medical debt is now dropping off credit reports — here's how to check your record and make sure it's right

As of Friday, your credit report should no longer include paid-off medical debt. You may want to confirm your report is right, consumer advocates say.

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Social Security Administration addressing 'deficiencies' in handling mail during pandemic, says government watchdog report

A new report details the results of an investigation into deficiencies in the Social Security Administration's handling of mail during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Top Security Investments For Your Recently Funded Startup

Guest Post | Jul 1, 2022 3 out of 5 startups have fallen victim to a security breach in the last two years. If you have just received funding for your startup, you need to invest in security technologies to ensure your sensitive data and assets remain secure. Which security technologies should a startup business


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LGBTQ+ Americans are less confident than straight peers when it comes to saving for retirement

More than half of middle-income LGBTQ+ folks are not confident they will have enough money for retirement, compared to 29% of others, according to a survey.

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Inflation is making Fourth of July celebrations more expensive than ever

Thanks to inflation, even a backyard barbecue is more expensive this year, but there are ways to save and not forgo that time-tested holiday tradition.

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Just 1% of people got a perfect score on this Social Security quiz, while 65% got a 'D' or 'F' — see how you do

A recent MassMutual poll given to people near or in retirement shows many have some brushing up to do on the program's rules.

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Students are taking on 'unsustainable debt' for college, says former FDIC chair: How to know what you can afford

A new calculator released by nonprofit Peter G. Peterson Foundation enables prospective college students to gauge how much college debt they could manage.

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Investors see little to be gained in stocks the rest of the year, favor dividend payers now, CNBC survey shows

We polled about 500 chief investment officers, equity strategists and portfolio managers, asking where they stood on the markets for the rest of 2022.

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SEC Rejects Bid to Turn the Largest Bitcoin Fund Into an ETF -> Grayscale Sues SEC

CNBC | Ryan Browne | Jun 29, 2022 Grayscale, which manages the world’s largest bitcoin fund, said it would sue the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission after regulators turned down its bid to convert the investment vehicle into an exchange-traded fund. The SEC on Wednesday rejected Grayscale’s application for a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund, citing


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This common money move costs retirement savers $45.5 billion in investment fees, earnings over 25 years

Rollovers from a 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account cost Americans billions of dollars over decades, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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Winning ticket for Powerball's $366.7 million jackpot sold in Vermont. Here's the tax bite for the winner

For this jackpot, a required federal tax withholding of 24% would reduce the $208.5 million cash option by about $50 million. More would likely be due, as well.

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IRA rollovers often come with higher investment fees, Pew finds: Here’s how much money that costs retirement savers

Rollovers from a 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account cost Americans billions of dollars over decades, according to The Pew Charitable Trusts.

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Offer Your Employees Better Working Conditions By Following These Tips

Jul 3, 2022 It is no secret that the current economy has been tough on businesses of all sizes. Tightening budgets and ever-growing competition have made it difficult for many organizations to keep their doors open, let alone provide their employees with the best working conditions possible. However, there are several things you can do


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