Tag: retirement savings

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The Treasury’s I-Bond Is a Wonderful Product

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July 24, 2019

Zvi Bodie is right; but saving on your own is a tough slog. I recently had lunch with my friend Zvi Bodie, a pretty famous financial economist.  He loves inflation-indexed investments.  This time he was particularly enthusiastic about Series I Savings Bonds as a way to save not only for retirement, but also for emergencies. …

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401(k) Balances Increased Very Little in the Last 10 Years

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July 15, 2019

Even when accounting for IRA assets, retirement savings are typically still modest. Vanguard recently released its 2019 edition of how “How America Saves.”  This excellent publication summarizes the statistics for the defined contribution plans that the company administers.  Vanguard tends to administer larger plans, so the plans are better designed than average and participants hav…

Women, Marriage, and the National Retirement Risk Index

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June 11, 2019

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Do People Save More After They Marry?

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April 23, 2019
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Two-Income Couples Are Surprisingly Unprepared for Retirement – Here’s Why

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March 26, 2019
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Do Individuals Know When They Should Be Saving for a Spouse?

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March 12, 2019
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Do Young Adults with Student Debt Save Less for Retirement?

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June 26, 2018
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“Rothification” Is Likely to Reduce Retirement Saving

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November 2, 2017
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2016 Survey of Consumer Finances Shows Increase in 401(k)/IRA Balances

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October 24, 2017
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Why Tax Reform Could Take Away Some of the Benefits of Retirement Saving

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May 24, 2017
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State Initiatives Will Restore IRAs to Their Original Mission

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May 9, 2017
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State Initiatives on Retirement Saving May Not Need DOL Clarifying Rule

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February 20, 2017