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Best Interest Rates for November 2024 Revealed: Savings, Checking, CDs, and Brokerage Accounts
Here are the best interest rates for November 2024: Savings Account Interest Rates Big Banks Regional Banks Online Banks Summary: Online banks offer the best savings rates, with SoFi at 4.20% and Marcus at 4.10%. Big and regional banks fall short, offering as low as 0.01%, except for Arvest Bank at 0.25%. Checking Account Interest […]Read More
Matching 401k Contributions to an HSA
In this video at the :45 mark, Brian stated that in 2025 employers would be able to make matching 401k contributions to an HSA rather than to a Pre-Tax Retirement account. Can anyone in the community point me to documentation (preferably on irs.gov) that clearly states this allowance? I would like to forward the information […]Read More
Money Dysmorphia: Causes and Treatment
Are you stressed about money? You may have money dysmorphia and not even know it. And this may cause you to make bad financial decisions. What is Money Dysmorphia? Money dysmorphia is when you have a distorted view of your finances. This phenomenon is similar to body dysmorphia, where individuals perceive flaws in their physical […]Read More
How Keep Your Money and Combat Inflation
Rising prices due to inflation can put a strain on your budget and savings. When the cost of goods and services increases, your money doesn’t stretch as far. This erosion of purchasing power makes it harder to maintain your standard of living. However, by understanding how inflation works and taking proactive steps, you can mitigate […]Read More
Beyond Jobs: Why Recent Employment Figures May Not Sway the Fed
These past few days have been quite uncertain, especially regarding what is in store for interest rates in the U.S. But with the latest news revealing that nonfarm payrolls surged by a hefty 303,000 in March, beating expectations and showing a significant jump from the previous month, and with the unemployment rate holding steady at […]Read More
Against The Tide: The Contrarian View On Fed Rate Cuts
Following the Federal Reserve’s recent decision to keep rates unchanged and the suggestion of future rate cuts later in the year, there’s been a prevailing sense of optimism among many investors, with reassurances that these anticipated rate cuts will materialize eventually. However, Vanguard is offering a different view point as they are suggesting that the […]Read More
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Read MoreHistorical Patterns Suggest Possible Surge in Stocks and 401(k) If Fed Pauses Rate Hikes
Although there is still some uncertainty about the Federal Reserve concluding its aggressive campaign to raise interest rates, a potential shift in the Fed’s strategy could offer a favorable outlook for the stock market and individual retirement savings plans, like the 401(k). Let’s remember that as rates increase, the cost of borrowing typically increases, affecting […]Read More
Best Interest Rates for November 2024 Revealed: Savings, Checking, CDs, and Brokerage Accounts
Here are the best interest rates for November 2024: Savings Account Interest Rates Big Banks Regional Banks Online Banks Summary: Online banks offer the best savings rates, with SoFi at 4.20% and Marcus at 4.10%. Big and regional banks fall short, offering as low as 0.01%, except for Arvest Bank at 0.25%. Checking Account Interest […]Read More
Matching 401k Contributions to an HSA
In this video at the :45 mark, Brian stated that in 2025 employers would be able to make matching 401k contributions to an HSA rather than to a Pre-Tax Retirement account. Can anyone in the community point me to documentation (preferably on irs.gov) that clearly states this allowance? I would like to forward the information […]Read More