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Coming soon: new tax incentives for low-income people to save for retirement

by Samantha Fields
Dec 30, 2022
People who meet certain income requirements will soon be able to get a 50% match from the federal government on up to $2,000 they save in a retirement account.
A 2019 paper found many white Americans don't fully understand the true size of the racial wealth gap.
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Reforms in latest spending bill could help close gender gap in retirement savings

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 27, 2022
The SECURE Act 2.0 aims to help part-time and lower-wage workers — categories where women are overrepresented — save for retirement.
Because women typically generally earn less over their lifetimes, it can be more difficult for them to save for retirement, says economist Betsey Stevenson.
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How Congress' latest bid to help Americans save for retirement falls short

by Meghan McCarty Carino
Dec 12, 2022
Economists say bills like the Secure Act 2.0 mostly benefit those who already have some retirement savings.
One in four Americans aren't saving for retirement, many of them because they can't afford to.
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How many American workers are benefiting from employer retirement programs?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Jarrett Dang
Jun 21, 2022
A new study sheds light on how just under half of American workers aren't covered by employer health coverage.
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Crypto in your 401(k)? Fidelity's plan now faces questions from senators

by Lily Jamali
May 6, 2022
Fidelity Investments says it will allow employers to add bitcoin to retirement portfolios, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren is among those critical of the decision.
While a 401(k) that includes cryptocurrency may pique the interest of younger investors, the volatility of bitcoin worries some financial advisors.
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How would "Secure 2.0" change retirement savings plans?

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Rose Conlon
Apr 14, 2022
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act, now in the Senate, aims to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement.
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act, now in the Senate, aims to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement.
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A bill that aims to expand access to 401(k) accounts is on its way to the Senate

by Stephanie Hughes
Mar 31, 2022
The House approved it by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority.
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act, now in the Senate, aims to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement.
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An argument for bringing back a contractual "lottery" for retirement savings

by Chris Farrell , David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin
Oct 6, 2021
Marketplace's Chris Farrell explains why a "tontine" could be used positively in retirement plans.
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People adopted better financial habits during the pandemic

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 22, 2021
Two recent surveys show a trend toward increased financial discipline.
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The rules for required retirement account withdrawals

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Meredith Garretson
Jun 14, 2021
Rules for the required minimum distribution, as it's called, changed both before and during the pandemic.
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