Mortgage rates appear to be holding steady at around 5%. While rates could start rising again if the Federal Reserve is unable to get inflation under control, the fact that they haven’t increased in several weeks is promising news. But even as they moderate, rates are still well above last year’s historic lows. If you’re …
(Catherine Brock) Funding retirement is a hot topic for Americans. In a recent survey, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) asked workers aged 25 and older to name their highest-priority, long-term financial goals. Not surprisingly, retirement-related goals topped the list. Specifically, respondents said they wanted to save and invest, plan for future healthcare needs, and strategize …
(Catherine Brock) Funding retirement is a hot topic for Americans. In a recent survey, Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) asked workers aged 25 and older to name their highest-priority, long-term financial goals. Not surprisingly, retirement-related goals topped the list. Specifically, respondents said they wanted to save and invest, plan for future healthcare needs, and strategize …
(Kailey Hagen) You’ve probably heard that delaying Social Security is the ticket to the largest checks — but that’s not telling the whole story. Holding out for a larger monthly benefit could actually shrink your lifetime benefit in some cases or cause you other financial problems. That’s why you’re better off signing up at 62 …
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