vgajic | E+ | Getty Images Women get paid less than men. In fact, it’s been well documented that, worldwide, women make only 77 cents for every dollar earned by men. Less well-known, and partially a result of that very pay gap, is the pension gulf between men and women. The gender gap in pensions
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Anchiy | E+ | Getty Images Middle-class U.S. households have limited financial assets and may face retirement insecurity, according to an analysis from the National Institute on Retirement Security, a non-profit, non-partisan research and education organization. The study looked at financial assets by generation, net worth and race, based on data from the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer
zimmytws | iStock | Getty Images A Social Security reform bill popular with House Democrats is getting reintroduced in Congress. This time, it features some changes aimed at attracting more support from Republicans across the aisle. The bill, known as the Social Security 2100 Act, is being brought forward by Rep. John Larson, D-Conn., who
Luis Alvarez | DigitalVision | Getty Images After some 18 months of remote work, more and more companies are bringing their employees back into the office. Many workers have mixed and complicated feelings about the change. “Returning back to the office may feel like culture shock,” said Debra Kaplan, a therapist in Tucson, Arizona. Adding
Most Americans see college as excessively expensive, but it wasn’t always that way. Over the last decade, the cost of attending a four-year public college or university has grown significantly faster than income. Deep cuts in state funding for higher education contributed to substantial tuition increases and pushed more of the costs of college onto students, according
In this article JPM hxyume | E+ | Getty Images About 1 out of every 5 drivers in the gig economy was collecting unemployment benefits at the pandemic’s peak, according to a new analysis published by the JPMorgan Chase Institute. These drivers worked for “online platforms” offering services like ride hailing (Uber and Lyft, for
Shoppers at a New York supermarket on Aug. 11, 2021. Wang Ying | Xinhua News Agency | Getty Images One looming question for the U.S. economy is how long inflation is here to stay. Based on recent government data, there is good reason for asking. The Consumer Price Index, which measures the average change over
Getty Images There’s a growing emphasis on psychology in financial planning — merging traditional advice with elements of behavioral finance — as advisors explore ways to strengthen client relationships. But it’s always been important, according to firms on CNBC’s annual FA 100 list. Many advisors say there’s a demand for psychology in financial planning expertise,
AJ_Watt | E+ | Getty Images There are a lot of “firsts” for new parents — and measures to shore up household finances are among them. Expenses for a new baby are often higher than parents expect, according to financial advisors. The average middle-income married couple spends $12,350 to $13,900 a year to raise a
MoMo Productions | DigitalVision | Getty Images Exchange-traded funds are often associated with passive strategies. But money has also poured into the actively managed version of ETFs, as investors crave more precision, experts say. While passively managed ETFs aim to replicate an index, such as the S&P 500, active managers are more hands-on, trying to
Paul Taylor | Getty Images It’s maybe the most human question there is: What’s going to happen next? We all want to know where we’re going, what bad will befall us, what good turns our lives may take. When it comes to our money, these questions feel especially high-stakes. What if that investment decision backfires?
Ariel Skelley | DigitalVision | Getty Images If you’re remodeling your kitchen, you probably turn to a licensed contractor. Planning an expensive European vacation or Hawaiian honeymoon? You may very well have a travel agent handle the booking. So, why, when planning your financial future, wouldn’t you seek out professional help? It’s common sense. Yet