How are tariffs and your 401(k) retirement savings intertwined? Experts say a rise in tariffs can lead to several factors that impact your retirement savings. A Morningstar study reveals that passively managed index funds generally outperform actively managed funds. Lower operating costs are a key factor in the superior performance of index funds. This trend
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the Department of Labor to revisit its guidance on including alternative assets — such as private equity, real estate and even cryptocurrency — in 401(k) plans. The move marks a controversial expansion of retirement investment options and may reshape how millions of Americans save for retirement. While
President Donald Trump signed an executive order easing access to private equity, real estate, cryptocurrency and other alternative assets in 401(k)s, a major victory for industries looking to tap some of the roughly $12.5 trillion held in those retirement accounts. Trump signed the order Thursday, according to the White House. It directs the Labor Department
Trump signs the Executive order allowing investment in crypto, and more digital asssets (Photo by Ron Sachs – Pool/Getty Images) Getty Images I was waiting for this moment when Trump signed the order to allow 401(k)s to invest in crypto, private equity, and real estate. Why? In Q1 2025 Americans were holding approximately $8.7 trillion
SIP Calculation: By investing a specific amount at periodic intervals, like every month, through a Systematic Investment Plan (SIP), you can grow your corpus. A Systematic Investment Plan (SIP) is an investment strategy that provides you with the opportunity to invest a fixed amount of money at regular intervals in a mutual fund or scheme of
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Newton’s laws may extend beyond physics and to your finances. (Photo by Hulton Archive) Getty Images Isaac Newton might not have written any financial playbooks, but his Third Law of Motion—”for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”—offers a surprisingly valuable lesson for retirement planning. In finance, as in physics, every decision creates
Investment Planning: Let’s assume you have 3 investments to make—a Rs 10,000 monthly SIP; an additional Rs 5 lakh one-time investment to SIP; and stepping up the Rs 10,000 SIP by 5 per cent yearly along with the Rs 5 lakh upfront investment, all 3 for 30 years. The first option is the easiest and
Many people mistakenly view SIPs as either mutual funds or distinct from them. However, the fact is that a SIP (Systematic Investment Plan) is simply an investment approach, not a fund. It’s a vehicle that allows you to invest periodically in a mutual fund or scheme of your choice. It allows investors to direct their money
Geoffrey Seiler | The Motley Fool The secret to retiring a multi-millionaire is quite simple. There is no easier way to accomplish this than by using a consistent dollar-cost averaging strategy. If you start investing early and use this investment strategy, your odds of retiring a multi-millionaire are extremely good. Dollar-cost averaging is one of