401ks

T. Rowe: Low Rates are Market’s Biggest ‘Anomaly’

Posted on 11/30/2012 by | General News | Comments

Bulletin Today | Money & SavingsBy Steve Rothwell, Business Writer, The Associated Press It’s not all about the “fiscal cliff.” That’s a refreshing sentiment while stock markets are being held in thrall by every comment from lawmakers in Washington on the state of budget negotiations. If no deal on the budget is reached by the end of the year, huge tax increases and spending cuts will start to take effect Jan. 1. Economists say those measures could push the United States back into recession. Yet …

Our “Ridiculous” Retirement System Is Crumbling, Expert Says

Posted on 07/23/2012 by | Money and Work | Comments

Bulletin Today | Money & Savings | WorkOver the years, I’ve watched economics professor Teresa Ghilarducci try her mightiest to nudge lawmakers to make over and strengthen our retirement system before the tidal wave of boomers leave their jobs for good. At Capitol Hill hearings and at retirement policy conferences, Ghilarducci has offered her own proposals, along with those of other policy experts, designed to help Americans retire with adequate income and without risk. Because this system of relying on our 401(k)s to last us through 20 …