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A record 769,000 Americans now have $1 million in their 401(k). Here’s how much they saveAs of late June, an impressive 769,000 people had exceeded $1 million in their workplace retirement accounts. Fidelity revealed that the av...
Inflation, tariffs come back to haunt Trump as voters deliver economic verdict in US midtermsUS President Donald Trump faced a voter backlash over inflation, tariffs and rising living costs as Democrats scored sweeping victories in ...
Inflation, tariffs and a voter revolt: The midterm verdict on Trump's economyUS President Trump's policies led to rising inflation, resulting in substantial Republican losses in the midterm elections. Many voters att...
JD Vance points to certain key reasons as to why Republicans lost the midterms but not everyone is buying it, here's how people are reacting to his postJD Vance, the Vice President, articulated that the tensions involving Iran were a major factor in the financial setbacks for Republicans. H...
Beyond Equity: Jiraaf’s Saurav Ghosh on how to customise your portfolio, and the importance of bondsAn investment portfolio should be customised to one’s own needs, because there tends to be no one-size-fits-all portfolio. The idea is to e...
FCNR bounty in Q2 masks bank issues in growing depositsAn analysis of 10 banks shows that reported deposit growth averaged 21.1% year-on-year during July-September. However, excluding the specia...
Buffett on gold: It does not lose because the pessimists are wrong. It loses for a reason almost nobody mentionsThe number of shares Berkshire Hathaway held in American Express did not change for eight years. Yet, its ownership of the company rose fro...
In US swing districts, high prices dominate minds but not always ballotsAmerican consumers express significant concerns over rising living costs impacting their daily shopping habits. Many voters remain loyal to...
The questions ET Wealth Expo 2026 will actually answer, and why they matter right nowShould you continue investing in equities in the age of AI? Is your retirement plan on track? And have you considered how your wealth will ...
Lifestyle inflation: Earning more, saving less? How to enjoy life without sacrificing your financial goalsFind out how lifestyle creep undermines wealth creation and how to enjoy a better standard of living without sacrificing your financial goa...
Retirement planning: Why the US retirement model may not work for Indian retireesThe Indian institutional framework poses unexpected risks. Not only is insurance costly for seniors, it’s not available as a standardised s...
ETMarkets Smart Talk| A ₹25,000 monthly SIP can grow to ₹2.17 crore in 15 years—with a 10% annual step-up: Jeet MarwadiIn an interview with Kshitij Anand of ETMarkets, Jeet Marwadi, Founder and Managing Director of 1 Finance, explains why reviewing loans, in...
Will working cut your Social Security check in 2027? The new $25,560 earnings limit could affect your monthly check — here's what retirees need to knowTook Social Security at 62 but still working? Watch your earnings. In 2027, if you earn above $25,560, the SSA withholds $1 for every $2 ex...
A Los Angeles engineer started work on a $15,000 salary in 1979; by 2026, his net worth had reached about $8 millionA $15,000 annual salary in 1979 eventually turned into an $8 million fortune for a Los Angeles engineer. His secret was not a big business ...
Social Security’s $75 monthly boost has a catch: Why the 2027 COLA may fall short as trust fund depletion loomsRetirees will see a 3.6% boost in their Social Security checks starting January 1. The increase raises the average monthly payment for a re...
Retiring with Rs 2 crore corpus and need Rs 8 lakh a year? Know your ideal withdrawal rate with SWR formulaCutting through money jargon, one topic at a time. This week, Sanket Dhanorkar explains what is safe withdrawal rate and how you can ensure...
How to invest my Rs 2.5 crore retirement fund for a steady monthly income?ET Wealth Reader's Query: I am 60 with a retirement corpus of Rs 2.5 crore. How should I invest it to generate a steady monthly income and ...