How one woman paid off $100,000 in student debt in 15 months - and why she wants to help others achieve financial freedom

TheStreet.com
Four Banks Collapsed. Worries About Two Others Persist. Will They Fall?
For the third consecutive week, the weekend promises to be decisive for the banking sector, as investors fear that Silicon Valley Bank's difficulties will spread. On March 10 regulators had to shut down the bank, resulting in the second-biggest bank failure in American history, after the collapse of Washington Mutual in the financial crisis of 2008. The crisis also reached Europe, pushing the Swiss government to force UBS to urgently buy its compatriot Credit Suisse for the modest sum of $3.24 billion.
1d ago
Barrons.com
Charles Schwab Stock Got Hit in the Bank Mess. Be Careful.
The brokerage’s stock has plunged by more than a third this year as customers yank cash from low-yielding “sweep” accounts. What’s ahead.
1d ago
TipRanks
Seeking at Least 7% Dividend Yield? Goldman Sachs Suggests 2 Dividend Stocks to Buy
Since the banking crisis began, investors have been looking toward the Federal Reserve. The central bank’s move on interest rates had been widely anticipated, and investors were eager for a sign to indicate whether the Fed saw inflation or a bank run crisis as the greater threat. With central bank’s announcement of a 25 basis point rate hike, or 0.25%, the impression is that the Fed has tried to take a middle path, and is slowing its interest rate policy to calm the banking sector while not aban
1d ago
SmartAsset
Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules and Penalties You Probably Don't Know About But Should
Roth IRAs are one of the many ways you can save for retirement. Their key benefit – you can withdraw funds in retirement without paying taxes on the distributions – has made them very popular among tax-savvy investors. Still, there … Continue reading → The post Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules and Penalties appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
11h ago
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Jeremy Siegel says there's a silver lining to the current bank crisis — making him more optimistic about 2024. Is the famed economist onto something?
Recent turmoil = a more bullish outlook? Here's how
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The Wall Street Journal
Here’s What Retirement With Less Than $1 Million Looks Like in America
Total household balances in retirement accounts for those 55 to 64 years old are $413,814 on average, according to its estimates based on 2019 data, the most recent available. “For many, the expectation of retirement doesn’t match the facts of their everyday financial lives,” said Larry Raffone, chief executive of Edelman Financial Engines. Dana and Elsie Jones hoped to become snowbirds in retirement, living half the year in Florida.
1d ago
SmartAsset
Most Americans Retire at This Age
Determining when to retire can be tough. There are various factors to consider, including your financial situation, your health, and the lifestyle you wish to enjoy once you retire. While the decision of when to retire is personal to you, … Continue reading → The post When Do People Retire on Average appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
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The Wall Street Journal
Where to Put Your Money During a Banking Crisis
Market turmoil is sending nervous investors into cash, but there are several options better than parking it in a mattress.
1d ago
Fortune
Couple claims JPMorgan sold $10 million of their jewelry after drilling open a safety deposit box because they didn’t pay their rent
They allege they were not given notice before their personal belongings were auctioned off.
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SmartAsset
Is There Actually an RMD Cut-Off Age?
Required minimum distributions (RMDs) are the minimum amount that you must withdraw from certain tax-advantaged retirement accounts. They begin at age 72 or 73, depending on your circumstances and continue indefinitely. There is, unfortunately, no age when RMDs stop. You … Continue reading → The post At What Age Do RMDs Stop? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
11h ago
Reuters
US mulls more support for banks while giving First Republic time - Bloomberg News
All deliberations are at an early stage and an expansion of the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program is one of the many considerations by officials to support the failing lender, the report said, citing people with knowledge of the situation. While any changes to the Fed's liquidity offerings would apply to all eligible users, the adjustments could be designed to ensure that First Republic benefits from the changes, Bloomberg said. Representatives for the U.S. Treasury and the Federal Reserve did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for a comment.
3h ago
MoneyWise
The age of 62 remains the most popular time to claim Social Security benefits — but are most people correct? Here are the pros and cons of cashing in early
Here are the pros and cons of cashing in early — yes, early — once you hit that charmed age.
1d ago
Fortune
Europe will pay the price for wiping out Credit Suisse bondholders as its ex-CEO warns U.S. banks are ‘rubbing their hands’
Tidjane Thiam says the controversial decision by Swiss authorities will mean U.S. and Asian lenders could come out of banking crisis stronger.
1d ago
The Telegraph
Europe is in denial about the banking crisis engulfing it
“We've been assured there really isn't a problem in the eurozone banking system”, the finance minister of one member state told me last week in the wake of the Credit Suisse collapse. “I'm not worried by current developments”.
12h ago
Barrons.com
Diesel Prices Drop. It’s an Economic Danger Sign.
A big drop in demand for diesel fuel may be due to slowing economic growth in the U.S., especially in the heavy industry and construction sectors.
1d ago
Fortune
‘We view this as an irrational market,’ Citigroup analysts worry that major bank stocks like Deutsche Bank are cratering for psychological reasons
Citi really fears the "knock-on impact from various media headlines on depositors psychologically," regardless of whether the initial reasoning was correct.
1d ago
Fortune
Twitter employees woke up to a 2:30 a.m. email from Elon Musk. ‘The office is not optional’
The billionaire is upset that Twitter's San Francisco offices were a ghost town on Wednesday, despite rolling out a return-to-office mandate last November.
1d ago
SmartAsset
Is $3 Million Enough to Retire at 65?
To some people, $3 million will sound like a lot. You probably think $3 million is enough to retire if you're among that crowd. But retiring with $3 million at 65 can last depending on your longevity, lifestyle and other … Continue reading → The post Is $3 Million Enough to Retire at 65? appeared first on SmartAsset Blog.
1d ago
Investor's Business Daily
Market Rally Attempt Still Needs To Do This; Microsoft Leads 6 Stocks Near Buy Points
The market rally attempt rose in a volatile week, but hasn't broken out or broken down. Here's what to do. Microsoft and Tesla are near buy points.
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MoneyWise
Golden handcuffs: Low fixed-rate mortgages are trapping millions of US homeowners as they wait for a better time to sell. Here are 3 ways to make money from your home without listing it
Patience is key in any real estate venture.
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How one woman paid off $100,000 in student debt in 15 months - and why she wants to help others achieve financial freedom

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