May 6, 2025

Retirement

Crypto

AG Hilgers warning Nebraskans of surge in cryptocurrency, romance scams

(WOWT) – Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers is reporting a surge in romance scams and cryptocurrency-based investment fraud. In a release sent Wednesday, AG Hilgers’ office says they have received reports of multiple victims losing up to six-figure sums in cryptocurrency scams. Officials say Nebraskans are being targeted by scammers and encouraged to make small,

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Investment

Choosing the right investment strategy – The Royal Gazette

Growing nest egg: there are different options for how to make investments over time (Adobe stock image) Navigating the world of investing can be intimidating, particularly if you are new to it. A common point of confusion is whether you should make a one-time, lump-sum investment purchase or if it makes more sense to put

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Mortgage

Is reverse mortgage momentum among financial advisers slowing?

This is according to Wade Pfau, professor of retirement income at the American College of Financial Services. Pfau spoke with HousingWire’s Reverse Mortgage Daily (RMD) about the potential role for Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) products in light of recent tariff-induced market volatility. Wade Pfau “I would say closer to five years ago, I did

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Funds

How have tariffs affected CALPERS, CALSTRS

Adam Ashton  |  CalMatters Hands Off protest against Trump, Musk in Palm Springs People gather at Palm Springs City Hall on Saturday, April 5, 2025, to protest the actions of the Trump administration, including Elon Musk’s role. This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The investment chief who’s responsible for the retirement plans

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Investors

Stock plunge hits 401(k) investors hard for 3rd day amid tariff chaos

People on Wall Street react to sinking stocks from tariffs People on Wall Street reacted to the stock market downturn from Trump’s tariffs announcement with a mix of worry and optimism. President Donald Trump defended his tariff strategy in light of the stock market’s quick fallout, saying “sometimes you have to take medicine to fix

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Investors

Forget 60/40. BlackRock’s Larry Fink wants investors to embrace 50/30/20.

BlackRock Chief Executive Officer Larry Fink is proposing a new tweak to an age-old investing formula. Instead of a traditional 60/40 split between stocks and bonds, the prominent asset manager wants everyday investors to branch out and diversify into private market assets. “The future standard portfolio may look more like 50/30/20 — stocks, bonds, and

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Investment

How Loss Aversion Affects Investment Decisions

Loss aversion is a bias to feel the pain of losses more strongly than the pleasure of gains – and … More this can impact how you invest for your retirement. getty Nobel Prize-winning economist Daniel Kahneman’s book Thinking, Fast and Slow explores how the brain processes decisions and the biases that often shape them.

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Investment

My dad’s wealth manager put my entire $50K in savings into one investment. Is he setting me up for disaster?

The benefit of hiring someone to manage your money is getting expert investment advice that protects your portfolio from market volatility while fueling its growth. But, what if you’re paying for advice you don’t agree with? Say you’ve decided to use your father’s wealth manager to oversee your own money, only they decide to put

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Funds

Americans Are Dipping Into Their Retirement Funds

More Americans than ever are dipping into their retirement prematurely, and experts warn it could have serious consequences on their finances later in life. A study by Vanguard that examined data from nearly 5 million people with retirement accounts, found a record 4.8 percent of account holders took hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts in

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Investment

Investment Income Strategies For Retirees: Boost Your Passive Earnings

Several investment income strategies can help ensure financial stability. getty As your retirement approaches, like many Canadians, you may want to shift your financial focus from wealth accumulation to generating reliable income streams that can sustain your lifestyle during your golden years. There are several investment income strategies for you to consider that will ensure

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