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The S&P 500 (^GSPC +0.78%) in November wrapped up an impressive streak that happens on average only once every five years. It posted its seventh consecutive positive monthly return. Then the index lost just 0.05% in December and rose in January. Before the final closing bell,

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Broadcast Retirement Network’s Jeffrey Snyder discusses how employers should select guaranteed investment products for their 401k, 403b and 457b retirement plans with Segal Marco Advisors’ Frank Picarelli.

Jeffrey Snyder, Broadcast Retirement Network

Joining me now is Senior Vice President of Siegel Marco Frank Piccarelli.

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Last week, President Donald Trump announced his plan to offer the 54 million American workers who do not have employer-sponsored retirement plans the same retirement savings plan given to federal workers that would match workers’ contributions up to $1,000 a year. The policy is just one of many on the president’s new affordability agenda and has the potential to be far-reaching and deeply impactful for low-income Americans.

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Could investing $10,000 in Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway (BRKA +1.34%) (BRKB +1.22%) stock make you a millionaire? It certainly could, but there are a few caveats to consider.

Over the 60-some years when he was in charge of Berkshire (he recently stepped down from the CEO role at age 95),

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Key Points

• Berkshire Hathaway is betting big on one global energy stock.

• This oil stock delivers several advantages in today’s market.

Warren Buffett is no longer the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA)(NYSE: BRKB).

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Warren Buffett spent 60 years at the helm of Berkshire Hathaway, and during that time, he helped deliver market-beating returns. Over that period, the compounded annual gain surpassed 19% — that’s compared to a little more than 10% for the S&P 500. That’s why investors have readily turned to him for investing inspiration.

 » Read more about: Warren Buffett Has Retired. But You Still Can Invest Like Him by Adding These Buffett Favorites to Your Portfolio.  »

Warren Buffett, the billionaire investor known as the “Oracle of Omaha,” knows a lot about building wealth. He’s not into get-rich-quick schemes, though — he’s more into down-to-earth wisdom and advice. That said, his advice is very good and something we can all learn from.

Here are five Buffett-approved ways to build wealth quickly,

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March 4 (UPI) — The White House announced Wednesday that it had officially nominated Kevin Warsh to be chair of the Federal Reserve to replace Jerome Powell at the end of his term.

If the Senate confirms the nomination, Warsh will serve four years in the position.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump has officially nominated Kevin Warsh of Florida to be the next chairman of the Federal Reserve.

Warsh, a former top Federal Reserve official, was chosen to replace Jerome Powell. The nomination was announced in January and has now been forwarded to the Senate for consideration.

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