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☆ What investors need to consider when choosing a dividend-paying fund
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Jamie Grill | Tetra Images | Getty ImagesFor investors who want income, dividends may provide an answer. Dividend investment options may come in the form of single company stocks or dividend-paying funds, like exchange-traded funds or mutual funds. However, dividend-paying funds like ETFs or mutual funds may provide a broader exposure to dividend securities, often at lower costs, she said. For investors who are considering putting a portion of their portfolios in dividend-paying strategies to fulfill their income-seeking goals, there are some things to consider. What kind of dividend-paying fund fits my goals?

Persons: Jamie Grill, Leanna Devinney, Devinney, Daniel Sotiroff, Sotiroff, it's Organizations: Fidelity Investments, Morningstar, Apple, Microsoft, Vanguard Locations: Hingham , Massachusetts

☆ Inflation is cooling, yet many Americans are still living paycheck to paycheck
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-30 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Blueflames | Getty ImagesNecessities are 'swallowing up' incomeThe share of households living paycheck to paycheck has grown since 2019, according to the firm. Around 35% of households earning less than $50,000 per year are living paycheck to paycheck, up from 32% in 2019. Higher-income households also report struggling, with around 20% of households with more than $150,000 living paycheck to paycheck, the research found. Inflation is a top issue with voters as the November election approaches, according to an October CNBC All-America Economic Survey. People who rent are among those feeling the biggest impact of inflation, Traphagen said.

Persons: It's, David Tinsley, Tinsley, Jamie Grill, Peter Traphagen, Traphagen, Nick Roth, Roth Organizations: CNBC, America Economic Survey, Bank of America Institute, Labor Department, Wealth, Foster & Motley Locations: U.S, Oradell , New Jersey, Cincinnati

☆ Cannabis poisonings among older adults have tripled, study finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-20 | by ( Kristen Rogers | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

But some older adults may be unaware of the strength of today’s weed, and little is known about the health effects of legalizing edible cannabis on older adults — the age group with the largest growth in overall cannabis use a year after dried cannabis flower was legalized in Canada, Stall said. Jamie Grill/Tetra images RF/Getty Images“There’s a bit of an age-related bias that many health care practitioners, and frankly society, hold that older adults are not using drugs. During the eight-year study period, there were 2,322 emergency department visits for cannabis poisoning in older adults who were age 69 on average. Products older adults intentionally use should have dosing information with specific guidance for older adults, “recognizing that the amount of drug they may need is a lot less than younger populations,” Stall said. Health care providers should also have open and judgment-free conversations with older adults about cannabis use and its benefits and risks, he added.

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☆ Some of the rules that protect wealthy savers' bank deposits just changed. Here's what to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-09 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

The Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation, or FDIC, implemented new requirements for deposit insurance for trust accounts starting April 1. FDIC insurance generally covers $250,000 per depositor, per bank, in each account ownership category. How FDIC coverage of trust accounts has changedUnder the new rules, trust deposits are now limited to $1.25 million in FDIC coverage per trust owner per insured depository institution. Each beneficiary of the trust may have a $250,000 insurance limit for up to five beneficiaries. However, if there are more than five beneficiaries, the FDIC coverage limit for the trust account remains $1.25 million.

Persons: Jamie Grill, Ken Tumin, Tumin, — Organizations: Federal Insurance Deposit Corporation, FDIC

☆ 'Guilt tipping' is getting out of control, but signs show consumers are pushing back
▼ + stars: | 2024-03-31 | by ( Jessica Dickler | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Indeed, the pressure to tip has increased over the past year, NerdWallet's consumer budgeting report also found — a feeling now known as "guilt tipping." 'Guilt tipping' is on the riseParticularly when it comes to payment prompts with predetermined options that can range between 15% and 35% for each transaction, "the guilt kind of washes over you," Self said. However, "you are not obligated to tip," Self added. Too often, consumers feel obligated to tip, he said. In the end, he said, that will be what causes business owners to scale back on suggested tip amounts or eliminate tip prompts altogether.

Persons: Tim Self, Jgi, jamie Grill, Alex Skijus Organizations: Austin Peay State University, True, Wealth Management Locations: Clarksville , Tennessee, Tampa , Florida

☆ Why millennials' retirement outlook may be worse than older generations
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-09 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +9 min

'Deteriorating' retirement outlookAbout 38% of early millennials (those born in the 1980s) will have "inadequate" retirement income at age 70, according to projections from a 2022 Urban Institute study. watch now"We do see the retirement outlook deteriorating for future generations," including millennials, said Richard Johnson, director of Urban's retirement policy program and co-author of the report. Millennials' student loans dent their net worthA 2021 paper by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College had similar findings. Meanwhile, the last major Social Security overhaul, in 1983, gradually raised the program's "full retirement age" to 67 years old. That will make it easier to save for retirement, according to a Brookings Institution report.

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☆ 6 longevity lessons from a 93-year-old athlete who is as healthy as someone decades younger, according to science
▼ + stars: | 2024-01-24 | by ( ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Researchers found that measures of his heart health, muscle mass, and overall fitness were more comparable to a healthy 30- or 40-year-old than a nonagenarian. Here are the six factors found in the case study that may have helped him to be fit and healthy in his 90s. That's almost perfectly aligned with what doctors and exercise scientists recommend for cardio training to improve longevity, endurance, and all-around performance. Get enough proteinThe case study researchers that in addition to exercising regularly, Morgan also had a high-protein diet, eating about a gram of protein per pound of his body weight each day. Physical changes related to diet and exercise take time, whether that's building muscle, burning fat, or improving your health.

Persons: —, Richard Morgan, Morgan, Morgan Busko, It's, Jamie Grill, Morgan didn't Organizations: Service, Business, Washington Post Locations: Ireland

watch nowTraditional retirement plans aren't enoughFor years, employers' financial benefits mostly focused on offering robust workplace retirement plans. Yet, when asked where they would put an extra $600 provided by an employer, workers in the EBRI survey said they would spread it out — putting $192 toward funding retirement, $171 to emergency savings and $89 toward a health savings account, followed by paid time off, college savings and paying down college debt. Yet those numbers may increase as employers recognize the upsides for the worker and the workplace. New law gives employers more benefits flexibilityThe passage of Secure 2.0 legislation last year also gives employers more flexibility to offer emergency savings accounts. Starting next year, as much as 3% of an employee's paycheck can be automatically placed in an emergency savings account, up to a total of $2,500.

Persons: Jamie Grill, Buck, Chantel Sheaks Organizations: Center, U.S . Chamber of Commerce

☆ Car repair costs are up almost 20% over the past year. Here are 6 reasons why
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-25 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Here's a look at six reasons why you're paying more for car repairs. More technology in carsJamie Grill | Getty ImagesCommon car repairs can run consumers $500 to $600 a visit and sometimes "much higher," according to AAA. More advanced — and more expensive — technology in vehicles is a big reason for higher repair costs, said Robert Sinclair, Jr., a spokesman for AAA Northeast. More auto wrecks mean greater demand for mechanics, serving to raise prices for car repairs, Sinclair said. Fewer auto repair techniciansMeanwhile, there's been a dearth of available mechanics to meet that greater demand, translating to higher labor costs, auto experts said.

Persons: Michael H, Grill, Robert Sinclair, Jr, Sinclair, Skyler Chadwick, Morgan, Chadwick, Peter Dazeley, there's, — Organizations: Getty, AAA, AAA Northeast, Finance, Cox Automotive, P Global Mobility, Bank, National, Traffic Safety Administration, TechForce Foundation, Auto, Cox

☆ Many Americans fear a recession as severe as 2008 could be coming. Here’s what experts say
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-07 | by ( Lorie Konish | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

To that point, 68% are expecting a recession in the next six months, and 80% of those respondents expect it to be severe. Experts weigh in3 reasons it can be smarter to rent, even if you can buy Yet, predictions from various experts are not as dire. watch nowAt Raymond James, the current forecast calls for a "very, very mild" recession, according to chief economist Eugenio Aleman. Raymond James is predicting a 1.3% growth rate for 2023 and 0.6% for 2024 — which coincides with the firm's forecast for a "very, very mild recession," Aleman said. To cope with high inflation, Nationwide's survey found more than half of respondents are eating out less, with 54%.

Persons: Jamie Grill, We're, Kathy Bostjancic, it's, Raymond James, Eugenio Aleman, Aleman, Nonfarm, —, Gray, Tang Ming Tung, Bostjancic Organizations: Finance, Nationwide, U.S . Department of Labor, ADP, Employers, Challenger, Federal Reserve, Getty, Auto Locations: U.S, American

☆ 4 ways 'anchoring bias' can hurt you financially
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

A 401(k) match can be an unintentional anchor"Anchors" can be intentional or unintentional, said Klontz, a member of CNBC's Advisor Council. A 401(k) match can serve as an unintentional anchor. Companies choose the respective structure of their 401(k) match — and that structure may inadvertently influence a worker's savings rate. For example, a company may opt to pay a match worth up to 3% of a worker's salary. Encouraging investors to start with a micro-investment "leads to lower wealth accumulation in this brokerage account due to anchoring bias," according to the paper.

Persons: Klontz, they'll, Grill, Tim Vipond, Itzkowitz Organizations: Companies, Google, Corporate Finance, Bank, Getty, Puerto, CFI Education Locations: Hawaii, Puerto Rico

☆ When couples say they broke up over money, it's not the real reason, therapist says. Here's what is
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-25 | by ( Annie Nova | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

Guralnik is the star of the Showtime documentary series "Couples Therapy," in which she analyzes real patients in a room with hidden cameras. While financial issues can spark intense conflict for couples, Guralnik doesn't believe money, or the lack of it, is the real reason they split up. "If you're refusing to look at your bank account when you're pulling out your credit card, you can accrue debt," Guralnik said. People are "shielding themselves from knowing reality" when they refuse to pay attention to their finances, Guralnik said. Two people in a relationship can have vastly different attitudes about money, Guralnik said.

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☆ Retirement vs. emergency savings: How to prioritize in a shaky economy
▼ + stars: | 2023-03-23 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Jamie Grill | Getty ImagesWhen you're on a tight budget, It can be tough to decide between contributing to your retirement savings or to your emergency fund — especially during periods of economic uncertainty. Although the 401(k) contribution limit jumped to $22,500 for 2023, experts say you shouldn't forgo emergency savings to max out your plan. More than half of savers are prioritizing short-term financial goals in 2023, including emergency savings, according to a recent study from Fidelity Investments. While maxing out your 401(k) should be the goal, your emergency savings is also important, she said. If your emergency savings are short after that, you should "definitely" divert any additional funds to build up that cash reserve, she said.

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