Financial advisors often recommend maximizing 401(k) contributions to secure a comfortable retirement. In 2024, employees can defer up to $23,000 into their 401(k) plans, with an additional $7,500 for workers aged 50 and older. Despite the increase in contribution limits, not everyone should strive to max out their plan account, according to experts. Certified financial
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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently hinted at a potential interest rate cut, which would be the first in over four years. This shift in monetary policy has investors wondering how to navigate their portfolios in the face of changing rates. Financial advisors suggest that for those who are already well diversified, no immediate action
In response to the surge in Covid-19 cases this summer, the Biden administration has announced that it will resume offering free at-home tests to American households starting in late September. This initiative aims to provide families with the necessary tools to stay safe during the upcoming fall and winter seasons. The government’s decision to relaunch
The shareholder returns for leading homebuilders D.R. Horton and Lennar showed significant outperformance compared to the wider S&P 500 index between August 2014 and August 2024. Despite this initial success, analysts recently downgraded the investment outlook for both companies. This shift raises questions about the future trajectory of the industry. However, there are investors who
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell recently delivered a keynote address at the Fed’s annual retreat in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, signaling a shift in policy that may include interest rate cuts. Powell emphasized the need for policy adjustments, citing the evolving outlook and incoming data as determinants for the timing and extent of rate cuts. This
The Monterey Car Week saw a 3% decrease in auction sales compared to the previous year, with a total of $391.6 million in sales. This decline can be attributed to a shift in preferences from older classic cars to newer models, leading to a surplus of unsold classics from the 1950s and 1960s. The market
Remote work has become a significant trend in the U.S. labor market, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Economists have noted that this shift towards remote work is one of the most substantial changes seen in the labor market over the past couple of decades. Nick Bunker, an economic research director at Indeed, emphasized the staying
Retirees often have various sources of income, such as Social Security, pensions, retirement plans, or other investments, which may require them to withhold taxes or make quarterly payments to the IRS to avoid penalties. While the quarterly estimated tax deadlines for 2024 are April 15, June 17, Sept. 16, and Jan. 15, 2025, there is
Philadelphia Federal Reserve President Patrick Harker has made it clear that he is in favor of an interest rate cut in September. Speaking at the Fed’s annual retreat, Harker emphasized the need to start the process of moving rates down in an effort to stimulate economic growth. This endorsement comes after minutes from the last
The National Association of Realtors reported a 1.3% increase in closed sales of previously owned homes in July compared to June, reaching a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.95 million units. This marks the first gain in five months, offering a glimmer of hope for the housing market recovery. Despite this positive trend, sales were