Trump Unveils New Retirement Plan With Federal Match
A sweeping change to how Americans can save for retirement is now underway after President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at expanding access to savings accounts for millions of workers.
According to the New York Post, the move targets a long-standing gap in the system: tens of millions of Americans who do not have access to employer-sponsored retirement plans like 401(k)s.
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Read MoreAmerica's national debt is now larger than the entire economy
The US national debt passed another grim milestone Thursday when the latest data showed that government debt held by the public — the most conservative way to measure what is owed — has surpassed America’s total annual economic output.
As of Tuesday, government debt held by the public is about $31.27 trillion, according to the US Treasury.
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Read MoreSocial Security payment dates for May 2026: When to expect benefits
May Social Security benefits are slated to be sent out soon, with payments following a normal schedule.
The Social Security Administration typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, May 13, with subsequent payments going out on the third (May 20) and fourth (May 27) Wednesdays,
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Read MorePROMOTING RETIREMENT-SAVINGS ACCESS FOR AMERICAN WORKERS BY ESTABLISHING TRUMPIRA.GOV
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, and to ensure that every American worker has access to a simple, portable, low-cost retirement-savings option, it is hereby ordered:
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Read MoreShould you choose direct or regular funds? Here’s how to decide
The difference looks small, but it can quietly impact your long-term returns.
Direct funds have lower fees and usually offer higher returns.Regular funds offer advisor help to guidance-seeking investors.Choose based on your comfort with managing investments yourself.Did our AI summary help?
If you’ve ever looked at mutual fund options, you’ve probably noticed the same fund comes in two versions—direct and regular.
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Read MoreThe Burst
Tesla’s Wild Ride: How Low Could the EV Giant Go?
Shares of EV major Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) have been defying gravity for years, rewarding longtime shareholders with very remarkably healthy returns. This year, though, TSLA has retreated on a combination of weakening outlook and the growing controversies surrounding Elon Musk.
What’s pushing Tesla shares lower, and how much more could the EV giant fall if it can’t regain its footing?
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How To Get Quantum Stock Exposure Intelligently
Quantum is all the buzz but the risks are super high so how do you get exposure to the industry without betting the farm on any given stock?
If I could only bet on one quantum computing stock with the potential to deliver life-changing returns, IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is probably at the top of my list.
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Is Apple’s Dip The Perfect Buying Opportunity?
Apple has fallen by almost 15% from nearly $200 per share in recent months. The decline appeared to precede the major market averages more recent correction but does it bode ominously for Apple or has the recent pullback offered new buyers an opportunity to get in on a great company at sale prices?
In the near-term,
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