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An argument for bringing back a contractual "lottery" for retirement savings

by Chris Farrell , David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin
Oct 6, 2021
Marketplace's Chris Farrell explains why a "tontine" could be used positively in retirement plans.
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COVID-19

People adopted better financial habits during the pandemic

by Mitchell Hartman
Jun 22, 2021
Two recent surveys show a trend toward increased financial discipline.
Financial security and savings are on more people's minds.
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The rules for required retirement account withdrawals

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell and Meredith Garretson
Jun 14, 2021
Rules for the required minimum distribution, as it's called, changed both before and during the pandemic.
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Forced retirements will lead to prolonged inequality, report says

by Justin Ho
Jun 7, 2021
Black workers and those without college degrees were forced out of jobs at the highest rates during the pandemic.
Involuntary retirees face a higher risk of falling into long-term poverty, according to research from the Retirement Equity Lab at the New School.
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More companies are starting emergency savings programs for employees

by Kristin Schwab
Oct 22, 2020
Are they any better than a traditional bank savings account?
A savings pot that isn't linked to your bank account could help to limit withdrawals.
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More people are eligible to tap retirement savings without penalty

by David Brancaccio , Scott Tong and Alex Schroeder
Jun 22, 2020
The big change: If your spouse's job has been hit by COVID-19 you may be eligible to pull as much as $100,000 from retirement savings — penalty-free.
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Americans can now tap 401(k)s without penalty. Here's how it works.

by David Brancaccio , Chris Farrell , Erika Soderstrom and Alex Schroeder
Apr 8, 2020
People affected by the crisis can access of up to $100,000 of their retirement savings without the usual 10% penalty.
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One idea to pay off student debt: use your retirement account

by Justin Ho
Dec 5, 2019
Senator Rand Paul wants to allow people to use retirement accounts to pay off student debt, tax- and penalty-free.
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FAQ: What’s the best strategy for maximizing Social Security?

by Samantha Fields
Oct 16, 2019
Does it change if you’re single or married?
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How retirees cope when their savings are at the mercy of the markets

by Janet Nguyen
Aug 26, 2019
Market volatility and the possibility of a recession have affected some retirees' financial decisions.
Many retirees have savings tied up in the stock market.
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