What Life Is Like for Four Young Adults Supporting Their Aging Parents

Most young adults don’t expect to support their aging parents. Here’s what happened when four people had to.

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Gen Z, It Turns Out, Is Great at Saving for Retirement

They are contributing to their 401(k)s much earlier than millennials did, reports show, and young women in particular are being aggressive about saving.

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How Long-term Compounding Multiplies the Awesome Power of the Stock Market

Time is the secret ingredient of investing, a market veteran says. Over many decades, diversified stock index funds have produced extraordinary results.

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BlackRock Is Accused of a Plot Against Coal. The Firm Says That’s ‘Absurd.’

An unusual lawsuit in Texas claims investment firms illegally conspired to fight climate change. On Monday, a judge heard arguments to dismiss the case.

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Worried About the Economy Amid Trump’s Tariffs? Building an Emergency Fund Can Help.

One bit of advice: Putting aside $2,000 to cover surprise expenses, like a car or home repair, can help you avoid credit cards. Experts have more tips on saving.

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Why Designated Beneficiaries Are Key to Your Estate Planning

Although a will is crucial to making sure your assets go where you want them when you die, you are likely to need something else, too: designated beneficiaries.

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Goldman Sachs Ditches Big Diversity Rule As Wall Street Backs off DEI

Goldman Sachs will drop a demand that corporate boards of directors include women and members of minority groups as financial firms backpedal from D.E.I. promises.

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Vanguard to Pay $106 Million in Restitution to Retirement Fund Investors

An investigation by the S.E.C. and several states found that the company had failed to notify investors of changes in the terms of some funds, leading to higher capital gains taxes.

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Should Investors Worry About Market Turmoil Under Trump?

Readers have concerns that President-elect Trump’s policy agenda will unsettle stocks. If you’re tempted to make big portfolio moves, revisit 2020.

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