New Republican bill would protect crypto investments in retirement accounts
Fidelity announced last month that it planned to offer bitcoin as an investment option in its 401(k) plans by the middle of the year, eliciting alarm from many Democratic lawmakers.
Biden admin risks Americans' retirement accounts to push climate agenda, GOP leaders in 24 states warn
A Biden administration rule threatens Americans' retirement funds by prioritizing 'speculative and immaterial risks' from climate change over real returns, attorneys general and treasurers from 24 states wrote in a letter challenging the proposal.
Health care costs for retired Americans expected to surge next year
The average 65-year-old couple retiring this year can expect to spend an average of $315,000 in health care and other related medical expenses during their retirement, according to Fidelity.
Inflation has eroded 40% of Social Security's purchasing power since 2000
The Senior Citizens League, a nonpartisan group that focuses on issues relating to older Americans, estimated on Wednesday that Social Security recipients have lost 40% of their buying power since the year 2000.
Social Security recipients could see biggest cost-of-living increase in 40 years
Social Security recipients are poised to receive the biggest cost-of-living raise in over four decades as inflation rapidly erodes the buying power of retired Americans.
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Crypto expert on Warren pushing back against bitcoin in 401(k): Fidelity knows what’s good for their customers
Ava Labs President John Wu discusses Fidelity's 401(k) plans for crypto
Rubio rips military retirement board for ‘risking American money,’ national security in China
Sen. Marco Rubio calls out the Federal Thrift Retirement Investment Board for risking national security and trying to invest federal employees' and military members' 401(k) funds into communist-controlled Chinese companies.
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Bitcoin coming to 401(k) plans through Fidelity digital asset accounts
Business intelligence solutions provider MicroStrategy plans to be the first employer to offer a digital assets account in their retirement plan later this year. Digital asset accounts will be available more broadly to employers mid-year.
Soaring inflation eating away at Americans' retirement savings
Rising prices are squeezing household budgets across the country, but the hottest inflation in four decades has been particularly burdensome for older Americans.
Inflation causing Americans to postpone retirement, homebuying, college, vacations & more: Nationwide
Consumers are revising their future financial plans due to high inflation, according to a new survey from Nationwide.
Soaring inflation continues to erode Social Security purchasing power, expert says
TSCL policy analyst Mary Johnson has raised her 2023 COLA forecast to 8.9%. But as inflation continues to surge, she said Social Security benefits aren't keeping up with rising consumer prices.
Retirement savings plan changes could be coming after House passes new bill
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that extends the amount of time that Americans have to save for retirement, as well as other changes.
Bipartisan retirement bill would extend 401(k) withdrawals, boost auto-enrollment in saving plans
The House overwhelmingly passed the Securing a Strong Retirement Act on Tuesday with a bipartisan vote of 414-5. The legislation now heads to the Senate.
Goldman Sachs to acquire automated corporate retirement planning adviser NextCapital Group
The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2022, subject to regulatory approval and other closing conditions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Retirees strained by higher home insurance rates in Florida: Here's how to cut costs
Floridians are having “a very difficult time” finding a home insurance policy, according to Mark Friedlander of Triple-I.
Russia blocks NY pension systems from dumping $300M in Moscow stocks
New York’s pension systems want to dump nearly $300 million invested in the Moscow stock market, but can’t because Russia has blocked foreigners from selling shares.
Inflation may lead to 7.6% increase in Social Security benefits next year, analyst says
Social Security recipients may see a higher COLA increase in 2023 if inflation persists, according to a nonpartisan advocacy group.