Following a period of record inflation, Social Security’s latest cost of living adjustment (COLA) means retirees will see the biggest bump to their benefits checks in 40 years. While this Read more
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Carrefour aims for higher free cash flow as it sets out midterm focus on core markets, cost savings
Carrefour SA on Tuesday set out a plan to step up investment and maintain annual share buybacks from higher earnings, helped by increased cost savings over the coming years. The Read more
Americans consider side gigs as a way to fight inflation
Do you feel like you need to take on a second job to keep up with rising prices? If so, you’re not alone. The cost of living rose 8.2% in Read more
Women bosses fare the worst when it comes to retirement savings
Women around the world reach retirement with just 74% of the wealth accumulated by men, with the biggest disparities seen among women in senior expert and leadership roles, a new Read more
‘Am I being ripped off?’ I moved into my husband’s home. I pay for groceries. The rent from my apartment goes into our joint savings.
I read one of your previous columns regarding the boyfriend who wants the letter writer to move in. My case is similar, but we have already made a decision on Read more
Opinion: Forget the $22,500 limit, some workers can supersize their tax-deferred retirement savings up to $265,000 in 2023
If you really want to rev up your retirement savings and minimize income taxes, the best thing to be is a late-career professional in private practice. When you’re making a Read more
Opinion: Your HSA can be an extra retirement savings — how to make smart choices during open enrollment
It’s open enrollment season, which means it’s time for most workers to choose benefits for the year ahead. Health insurance is one of the most popular benefits that workers review Read more
U.S. savings rate falls to 3.1% in September from 3.4% in August
U.S. savings rate falls to 3.1% in September from 3.4% in August
Americans think they need $1.25M to retire. Is that enough?
Americans think they need $1.25 million to retire comfortably, new research suggests, but while that number may seem hefty — it still may not be enough. A study from Northwestern Read more
Personal savings have plunged — how to boost your savings in case of a recession
As red flags go, this is a big one. The personal savings of Americans have plunged this year, hitting $629 billion in the second quarter of 2022, according to data Read more