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Dave Ramsey has blunt words on your 401(k), Roth IRA

As a personal finance writer for TheStreet, one of my major goals is to connect with you, the reader, by discussing money matters in engaging and informative ways. One approach I have found to be e...

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Wall Street is changing. See the firms young people want to work for today.

Getty Images; Alyssa Powell/BITwenty years ago, getting jobs in private equity was an ultra-niche choice for MBA grads at the prestigious Wharton School.According to the school's career report for ...

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9 top safe-haven states where jobs and home values are shielded from the trade war fallout

The Capitol Hill neighborhood in Washington, DC.Grace Cary/Getty ImagesConsumers are worried about their jobs and home values amid the trade war.Some states are more insulated from the fallout of t...

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I didn't change my spending habits the last time the economy crashed and I'm still paying for my mistakes

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Federal jobs aren't so hot anymore for recent grads

Government jobs lost application share over the past year, Handshake revealed in a Class of 2025 report.rob dobi/Getty ImagesHandshake data seen by BI reveals federal job interest dropped 40% after...

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My friend is on track to be a millionaire by 40, but I'm glad I ignored their money advice for 3 reasons

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I spent my 20s living life to the fullest — and when I looked up, I was $57,000 in debt. Paying it off has changed my life.

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How are bank advisers paid? Plus, will bonds help protect my retirement savings?

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More Americans are moving money, but who, why, and where?

In 2020, around 50 million American households were involved in money management. In 2024, 62 million were. But while rollovers were a key part of this, they were not the big story. A new repor...

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The list of major companies laying off staff this year, including Morgan Stanley, Wayfair, Block, and Meta

Tumblr's owner is cutting jobs too. SOPA ImagesCompanies such as Meta, Microsoft, BlackRock, and Block are conducting layoffs.Artificial intelligence is reshaping some workforces.See the list of co...

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The sneakiest places people tend to overspend, according to a financial planner

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This couple gave up high-paying tech jobs to travel the world after a car crash and major burnout. Here's what they've learned on the road.

Darien Tan, 26, and Joanna Wong, 26, quit their full-time jobs in September to travel the world.Darien Tan and Joanna WongDarien Tan and Joanna Wong, both 26, left their high-paying jobs in the tec...

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Golombek: A look at four tax proposals floated for the federal election

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Why JPMorgan thinks the market's 'sell America' narrative is overblown

Foreign investors have continued to snap up US equities, while bond selling was "modest" in April, JPMorgan says.AP Photo/Henny Ray Abrams"Sell America" was blamed for the volatility in the last fe...

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Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence

Despite steady confidence levels, American workers and retirees continue to voice serious concerns about the long-term viability of Social Security and their ability to manage rising costs, accor...

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Tech's broken career ladder

Getty Images; Tyler Le/BIFirst jobs for college grads are becoming more elusive. Open roles for entry-level software engineers have dropped. Generative AI is writing more code, and Big Tech compani...

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Europe is shifting from supplying weapons to Ukraine to funding its defense industries

Ukrainian long-range drones on display in Kyiv in 2024.NurPhoto/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesThe EU is providing funds to help boost Ukraine's domestic arms manufacturing.It's a strategy to make Ukrain...

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Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls

A Massachusetts jury has found Cutter Financial Group and its founder, Jeffrey Cutter, liable for violating fiduciary standards under the Investment Advisers Act, marking a partial win for the Se...

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5 reasons for Gen Zers with money problems to be hopeful, according to Dave Ramsey

Dave Ramsey is a personal finance guru and presents "The Ramsey Show."Getty Images.Inflation, higher interest rates, layoffs, and other challenges have hit Gen Z's finances.Dave Ramsey gave five re...

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Tax Credit Reduces Disabilities Among Older Workers

To improve low-income households’ economic well-being, the social safety net provides both cash assistance and additional resources to support a better lifestyle – safer housing, more education or ...

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Suze Orman sends strong message on 401(k)s, Social Security

In general, U.S. workers recognize that Social Security and 401(k) accounts are essential tools for maintaining financial stability and covering daily expenses in retirement.Personal finance expert...

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