Americans aren't saving as much as they used to Even though Americans saved more of their disposable income during the pandemic, on average, people are saving less than they did in the 1960s and ’70s. USAFacts · Nov 3, 2023
Gen Z Saves Less, Feels Better About Retirement Gen Z saves less money than older groups due to inflation, but remains more optimistic about having enough to get by in retirement, study shows. Kiplinger · Nov 3, 2023
Max Your 401(k) Contributions Now Before the Deadline Year-end is the deadline for making max 401(k) contributions that can increase your savings for retirement and help lower your tax bill. Kiplinger · Nov 2, 2023
Higher IRA and 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2024 Cost-of-living adjustments mean higher IRA and 401(k) contribution limits for 2024. Kiplinger · Nov 2, 2023
When should you put the heating on? Keeping your home warm on a budget this winter It turns out that getting the house to warm faster by turning the heating up is a myth Evening Standard · Nov 2, 2023
Weighing a Roth Conversion? Don’t Overlook These Five Factors Conversions to Roth IRAs can have wide-ranging consequences on your finances, so look at the big picture before you make your move. Kiplinger · Nov 2, 2023
Biden's New Retirement Adviser Proposal Targets 'Junk Fees' Retirement advisers would need to ensure that they prioritize investor interests under the new rule. Kiplinger · Nov 1, 2023
5 reasons why smart thermostats are the key to saving on winter heating costs They really are a game-changer when it comes to home energy efficiency T3 · Nov 1, 2023
Worst States to Retire in 2025 if You Hate Paying Taxes Relatively high tax burdens make these places the worst states to retire in 2025. Kiplinger · Nov 1, 2023
Martin Lewis: 'Do not bin' HMRC letter that can boost pension by £10,000 MONEY Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has told people to not bin an important HMRC letter ... The National (Scotland) · Nov 1, 2023
How to Save Yourself and Your 401(k) From Rising Taxes Taxes will go up if provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are allowed to sunset, but there’s still time to lock in lower taxes on your 401(k) savings. Kiplinger · Nov 1, 2023
A fifth of Britons start planning for Christmas in November, John Lewis says Retailer’s research also says outdoor lights are becoming the norm and a third of homes decorate more than one tree The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
Early retirement in England increasingly preserve of wealthy, report shows IFS study shows change in employment pattern for those in 50s and 60s between 2002-03 and 2018-19 The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2023
Best paint for tiles to add a splash of colour to your bathroom or kitchen The right swipes for bathroom and kitchen transformations Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023
Zenger · Oct 31, 2023 Do Spenders Or Savers Have Happier Lives? A survey found 56% of Americans consider themselves to be “spenders”, while 34% identified themselves as “savers”.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Help To Save customers receive £146m in bonus payments The Government savings scheme for low-income earners offers savers a 50% bonus payment worth up to £1,200.
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Warm Home Discount scheme: How to apply and who is eligible? British Gas, Eon, Ovo, and Scottish Power are just some are the many providers included in the scheme
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 UK households to begin receiving second round of £300 cost-of-living payments The payment will be made to people in receipt of certain benefits, including universal credit
The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023 Second £300 cost-of-living payment rolled out ahead of winter The payment will be made to people in receipt of certain benefits, including universal credit.
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 Liz Weston: Does a 401(k) employer match tempt you to cash out? Too many people cash out their 401(k)s when leaving a job — and part of the problem may be generous employer matches, researchers have found
The Independent UK · Oct 30, 2023 MP accuses UK’s biggest banks of being ‘far too slow’ to reward savers Harriett Baldwin, who chairs the Treasury Committee, said the ‘big four’ banks have not done enough to pass on higher interest rates to savers.
Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023 Household bank savings grow at slowest pace since records began as savers pour money into NS&I bonds The Bank of England’s “household M4” measure of cash and savings with shorter maturities ticked up by only 0.8%
The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023 How to find the best refurbished phone The lowdown on where and what to buy and avoiding the pitfalls while trying to save money
The Hindu · Oct 29, 2023 PFRDA makes 'penny drop' verification mandatory for NPS fund withdrawal PFRDA makes 'penny drop' verification mandatory for NPS withdrawals. Test transaction verifies account validity, name matching. Failure of penny drop verification leads to communication to subscriber and contact with nodal officer. CRAs to complete development of functionality within a month.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023 Huge ethnicity pension gap revealed in UK figures Shortfalls fuelled by misconceptions and distrust of employers, as well as lack of spare income, figures show