'Employers aren’t responsible for my retirement,' say most (75%) employees
Nearly half of U.S. households (48%) disagree with the statement, “My employer is responsible for providing for my retirement,” about the same as in 2011, according to financial benchmarking firm Hearts & Wallets (H&W) research of nearly 6,000 U.S. households, Attitudes & Sentiment 2024: Goals, Beliefs and Needs in an Era of Rising Financial Confidence.
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Read MoreUS retirement plans: Key changes announced for 2025
Starting 2025, Americans can contribute more to retirement accounts. The Internal Revenue Service detailed the increases in its annual cost-of-living adjustments for pension plans and other retirement accounts. Workers who participate in 403(b) and the federal government’s Thrift Savings Plan will also be able to increase their annual contribution to $23,500 in 2025, up from $23,000 in 2024.
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Read MoreWarren Buffett Claims To Not 'Time The Market,' But His Cash Horde Tells A Different Story
For decades, famed value investor Warren Buffett has insisted that he does not try to “time the market.” But, his recent sales could serve as a warning sign for investors amid a period of protracted valuations.
What Happened: Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc BRK BRK has gradually wound down its largest positions over the last year.
The Pet Care Powerhouse Flying Under Wall Street’s Radar
With the S&P 500 having advanced by about 23.7% year-to-date, deals among large-cap companies appear few and far between.
One stock that may be attractive, however, is Idexx Laboratories (NASDAQ:IDXX). This company specializes in veterinary diagnostic devices as well as poultry and livestock testing, among other animal-care essentials.
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Read MoreWarren Buffett's Daughter-in-Law Thought She'd Get 'Free Candy' When She Married His Son – Turns Out, 'There Was No Free Candy With Warren'
Mary Buffett might not have left her marriage with a lifetime of See’s Candies. Still, she did gain something equally valuable: an insider’s perspective on Warren Buffett’s investing genius.
Married to Warren’s son, Peter, from 1980 to 1993, Mary wasn’t just an observer; she absorbed the legendary investor’s philosophies and made them her own,
The Burst
How To Make $84,000 In Dividend Annual Income
The Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF has consistently ranked among the top dividend-focused ETFs for its impressive yield and growth. Since it launched in 2011, SCHD has not only delivered reliable income but also capital appreciation, so income-oriented investors have flocked to it over the years.
So, can this top ranked fund produce $84,000 in annual dividend income?
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Read MoreThe Ivy
Super Simple Investing Method That Made Buffett Rich
A lot is made of Buffett’s approach to investing but it can be simplified to a level even a 12-year old understands.
While it’s easy for sophisticated investors to get caught up in the weeds of price-to-earnings multiples, competitive advantages, book values, and balance sheets, there is arguably a much simpler approach Buffett has taken to investing that can be applied by just about any investor willing to spend a little time musing on the topic.
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Read MoreThe Spotlight
The Greatest Trader In History?
Sometimes if you can’t beat ’em, you just have to join ’em. That might well be the case when it comes to Nancy Pelosi’s investment portfolio.
In online forums, her extraordinary outperformance has received enormous attention. How did Nancy Pelosi generate so much wealth on a politician’s salary is a common refrain.
Recently,