bernardbodo/ Getty Images; Illustration by Austin Courregé/Bankrate Saving and investing are both important for building a sound financial foundation, but they’re not the same thing.…
At 10 years before retirement, investment priorities often begin to shift. The focus typically moves from maximizing growth to protecting accumulated savings while managing risk and preparing for future income. Portfolios at this stage commonly…
Being midway to retirement means you may still have years of earnings ahead. However, the margin for error is smaller than it was earlier in your career. Choosing investments typically involves balancing continued growth with a growing emphasis on risk management and future income. At this stage, you want to…
Image by GettyImages; Illustration by Bankrate It’s never been easier to get started investing, thanks to an array of online brokers and robo-advisors that offer easy access to financial markets on your phone. The best investing apps for beginners simplify the process of picking stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to…
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down a significant portion of the Trump administration’s tariffs that the justices found the tariffs were imposed illegally under an emergency economic powers law. The Court issued a 6-3 ruling that held President Donald Trump’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) was…
An individual retirement account (IRA) can be a significant estate asset. How the account is handled depends on whether a beneficiary is named, who that beneficiary is and which distribution rules apply at the time of death. These factors affect how and when the account is distributed, how withdrawals are…
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