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Capital markets perspective: Higher for longer

When Fed Chairman Jerome Powell continually warned that the Fed was more inclined to keep rates high longer than markets seemed to expect, investors didn’t really worry too much. Now, the market’s view that the Fed would probably start cutting rates sometime after New Year’s Day looks quite a bit more tenuous than it once did.

Money Talks

Money Talks is about the financial questions shaping how we live, work, and play – and the conversations we’re having (or not) to find answers. We talked to 2,000 U.S. adults. Here’s what we heard.

Redefining the ideal retirement

To explore what defines the ideal retirement in America, we surveyed over 1,000 adults about their views on living locations, activities, and concerns. What we learned may surprise you.

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Already thinking about the holidays? If you’re planning a holiday getaway, you may want to act fast – some experts say plane ticket prices will start rising significantly in mid-October. That’s also when you may be able to score a deal on your holiday gift list, if Amazon and Walmart have their way.

The average 401(k) balance by age

One of the most common investment vehicles that Americans use to save for retirement is a 401(k). See how your long-term savings stack up against your peers.

401(k) withdrawal rules: How to avoid penalties

Sometimes in life, you may need to pull money out of your retirement accounts. Check out a few rules and options to consider before withdrawing.

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Capital markets perspective: False alarm

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The market’s lack of reaction to the government shutdown is by itself interesting for what it says about what matters to investors: Persistent fears that the U.S. economy is lurching its way toward recession. More on the shutdown, housing market and jobs report in this week's edition.

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Already thinking about the holidays? If you’re planning a holiday getaway, you may want to act fast – some experts say plane ticket prices will start rising significantly in mid-October. That’s also when you may be able to score a deal on your holiday gift list, if Amazon and Walmart have their way.

Budgeting skills and more: Being smart in a digital society

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In a digital society, money moves at the click of a button, but so do scams, frauds, and financial exploitation. Learn how you can keep up, safeguard your assets, and navigate the nuances of online money management.

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The Currency

Recent Articles

Capital markets perspective: Higher for longer

Money Talks

Redefining the ideal retirement

Recent Articles

Come fly away ✈

The average 401(k) balance by age

401(k) withdrawal rules: How to avoid penalties

Budgeting

Retirement

Investing

Taxes

Market Commentary

Calculators

Capital markets perspective: False alarm

Money

Come fly away ✈

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Budgeting skills and more: Being smart in a digital society

Life

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