I bonds investments and Trump’s tariff coverage: What to know

Kate_sept2004 | E+ | Getty Pictures As traders fear about future inflation amid President Donald Trump’s tariff coverage, some consultants say property like Sequence I bonds may assist hedge in opposition to rising costs.   At present, newly bought I bonds pay 3.98% annual curiosity by October 31, which is up from the 3.11% yield supplied the earlier six … Read more

What People get unsuitable about Social Safety: AARP survey

Alistair Berg | Digitalvision | Getty Pictures A majority of People — 74% — say they’re considerably to very knowledgeable about how Social Safety works, based on a new survey from AARP. But the outcomes present they might stand to know extra about sure program options. Nearly all respondents, 96%, say Social Safety is essential, … Read more

What worries media mogul Rogers

Former NBC Cable President Tom Rogers is dialing again his bullishness on Netflix. The media trailblazer, who was a self-proclaimed “raging bull” on Netflix, instructed CNBC’s “Quick Cash” this week he is beginning to fear — and listed competitors with free content material on YouTube as a headwind. “[Netflix] nonetheless [has] extra hit reveals than … Read more

There is a larger 401(ok) catch-up contribution for some in 2025

Richvintage | E+ | Getty Photographs In case you’re an older investor and keen to avoid wasting extra for retirement, there is a massive 401(ok) change for 2025 that might assist increase your portfolio, consultants say. Individuals anticipate they may want $1.26 million to retire comfortably, and greater than half anticipate to survive their financial … Read more

Just 30% of workers expect to save $1 million for retirement: survey

Vithun Khamsong | Moment | Getty Images American workers who participate in a retirement plan expect to need an average $1.28 million set aside to retire comfortably, according to a new survey from investment management company Schroders. Yet just 30% of workers say they expect to have $1 million or more by the time they … Read more

Average 401(k) savings rate hits a record high. See if you’re on track

Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao | Moment | Getty Images The average 401(k) plan savings rate recently notched a record high — and the percentage is nearing a widely used rule of thumb. During the first quarter of 2025, the 401(k) savings rate, including employee and company contributions, jumped to 14.3%, according to Fidelity’s quarterly analysis of 25,300 … Read more

The average 401(k) savings rate is at record-high levels, report finds

Milan Markovic | E+ | Getty Images The average 401(k) savings rate has maintained a record high, as some retirement plans make it easier for workers to enroll and contribute. In 2024, the average combined savings rate for employee deferrals and company deposits was an estimated 12%, according to Vanguard’s newly released yearly analysis of … Read more