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Boomers And Gen X Grapple With Grim Reality As Nearly Half Fear They May Never Retire – Financial Freedom Countdown

Recent findings from the 2023 Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) survey paint a troubling picture of the nation’s retirement outlook,…

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Biden Races To Push Controversial Student Loan Forgiveness For Millions Before Leaving Office – Financial Freedom Countdown

On Friday, the Biden administration published an interim rule to reopen enrollment for two key student loan programs in December,…

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Are You Living In One Of The 10 States That Still Tax Social Security Benefits? Also 2 States That Finally Stopped In 2024 – Financial Freedom Countdown

While many envision tax-friendly golden years, residents in ten states face a harsh reality as their Social Security benefits are…

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House Pushes Repeal Of Divisive Social Security Rules, Sparking Fears Of Solvency – Financial Freedom Countdown

The U.S. House of Representatives has taken a significant step toward eliminating two contentious provisions of the Social Security Act:…

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Banks Hit With $512.9 Billion In Unrealized Losses,

Unrealized losses on U.S. banking assets have soared to a staggering $512.9 billion, raising alarm bells for the financial sector.…

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5 States Buried In Debt Signal Looming Tax Hikes, While These 5 States Thrive In Fiscal Freedom – Financial Freedom Countdown

State debt across the U.S. has surged to new highs, posing serious challenges for residents. When states carry debt that…

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Surge In 401(k) Hardship Withdrawals Highlights Growing Middle-Class Financial Struggles – Financial Freedom Countdown

Recent findings from prominent retirement firms such as Vanguard, Fidelity Investments, and Bank of America reveal a troubling trend as…

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Newsom’s Climate Agenda Set To Raise Gas Prices By 65 Cents Next Year, With Increases Continuing For The Next Decade – Financial Freedom Countdown

California drivers may soon feel the impact of Governor Gavin Newsom’s climate agenda as gas prices are projected to climb…

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Treasury I Bond Rates Drop From 4.28% To 3.11% — But With A 1.2% Fixed Rate Locked For 30 Years, Is It Still A Smart Investment? – Financial Freedom Countdown

Inflation has become a significant concern. During the past three years of surging inflation, I bonds offered a safe and…

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10 Housing Markets Where Surging Prices Are Forcing Locals Out And Shattering Historical Norms – Financial Freedom Countdown

Real estate economists at Florida Atlantic University recently analyzed home prices in the nation’s 100 largest metro areas, comparing today’s…

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