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Capital markets perspective: Mixed messages

Economic data has been sending mixed messages ever since the Federal Reserve began raising interest rates a year and a half ago. Case in point: Gross domestic product, the primary measure of whether the economy is growing or contracting.

Can money buy happiness?

The secret to Financial Happiness: To most Americans, it’s more than net worth. Empower’s new research explores the state of happiness in life, work, and play to find out what it really takes to be happy in your working years and beyond.

Empowering America's Financial Journey 2023

Empower’s third annual study of workplace savers explores how they are progressing on their journeys to financial freedom by looking at how they save, invest, and get advice.

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🏁 Into the fast lane

Looking to speed up holiday gifting? Google recently announced tools powered by artificial intelligence to accelerate your shopping. Hop in this week, we’ll visit some hot topics – including homes, careers, and yes, cars.

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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November market recap

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Encouraging data points in the fight against inflation during November prompted a flurry of investor confidence that interest rates have peaked. Capital markets rallied to end a three-month losing streak. capital markets rallied to end a three-month losing streak.

🏁 Into the fast lane

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Looking to speed up holiday gifting? Google recently announced tools powered by artificial intelligence to accelerate your shopping. Hop in this week, we’ll visit some hot topics – including homes, careers, and yes, cars.

Empowering America's Financial Journey 2023

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Empower’s third annual study of workplace savers explores how they are progressing on their journeys to financial freedom by looking at how they save, invest, and get advice.