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☆ A 37-year-old who built a seven-figure net worth and considers himself 'semi-FIRE'd' explains how his investment strategy has evolved since picking stocks and 'gambling' money in his 20s
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-16 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

AdvertisementAndre Nader found himself in a financial hole after losing money trading options. He shifted his investment strategy and started buying low-cost index funds. He owns various Fidelity and Vanguard index funds, including VTI and VXUS. Andre Nader lost a good chunk of money in the stock market in his early 20s. Nader, who considers himself "semi-FIRE'd" since his wife still works, owns various Fidelity and Vanguard index funds.

Persons: Andre Nader, VXUS, Nader, Nader —, —, I've Organizations: Fidelity, Vanguard, Bogleheads, Meta, Market, Index Fund Locations: San Francisco

☆ The 60/40 portfolio is back. Here’s what experts think could happen next
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-15 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The global 60/40 strategy has seen a 27% cumulative return since 2022 through Oct. 31, according to Vanguard data. Traditionally, stocks and bonds move in opposite directions, which helps lower the volatility of this traditional portfolio. But that didn't work in 2022, when stocks and bonds both suffered and the 60/40 tanked, which had many declaring the strategy dead. The 60/40 portfolio tends to be shorthand for a balanced, diversified portfolio, with specific allocations based on investors' individual needs. For instance, Morningstar's index that reflects a 60/40 portfolio is up about 15% year to date.

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☆ The Federal Reserve is trimming rates, and these higher-yielding assets could be called back soon
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-12 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

The Federal Reserve last week dialed back interest rates by a quarter point, bringing its target rate range down to between 4.5% and 4.75%. Give and take In addition to buying CDs directly from a bank, investors can also shop for brokered CDs through their brokerage. Indeed, a client holding a 12-month brokered CD with an APY of 4.65% had their instrument called with six more months to go, he said. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. backs bank CDs and savings accounts up to $250,000 per depositor and per ownership category. "The time with the brokered CDs has probably come to an end," he said.

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☆ Big retirement rule changes are coming in 2025 — here's how you can save more money
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-11 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

"This can be a great way for people to boost their retirement savings," certified financial planner Jamie Bosse, senior advisor at CGN Advisors in Manhattan, Kansas, previously told CNBC. This can be a great way for people to boost their retirement savings. How much older workers save for retirementThe 401(k) catch-up contribution change is "very good" for older workers who want to save more for retirement, said Dave Stinnett, Vanguard's head of strategic retirement consulting. Some 35% of baby boomers feel "significantly behind" in retirement savings, according to a Bankrate survey that polled roughly 2,450 U.S. adults in August. "But not everyone age 50 or older is maxing out [401(k) plans] already," Stinnett said.

Persons: Jamie Bosse, deferrals, Dave Stinnett, Stinnett Organizations: CGN Advisors, CNBC, America Locations: Manhattan , Kansas

☆ Bolster your portfolio for any Election Day outcome
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-05 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

With Election Day underway, income investors should soon find out how their portfolio may — or may not — be affected by the outcome. Harris has said she wants to boost the corporate tax rate to 28% and increase the top rate for long-term capital gains to 28% for those making more than $1 million. That means that those who are buying AMT bonds but not paying AMT are getting free income, he said. Lastly, a higher corporate tax rate could also spur banks and insurance companies to return to the muni market. The companies owned a lot of municipal bonds when the tax rate was 35% and many bought more corporate bonds when the tax rate fell to 21%, Brandon said.

Persons: Colleen Cunniffe, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Collin Martin, Martin, Trump, Harris, Dan Close, Craig Brandon, Brandon, Andrzej Skiba, Skiba, Schwab's Martin, Cunniffe, Cunniff, Darla Mercado Organizations: Vanguard, Wells Fargo Institute, Schwab Center, Financial Research, US, Treasury, —, munis, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Investors, Trump, RBC Global, Management, Federal Reserve Locations: China, Nuveen, U.S

☆ Where Vanguard sees opportunity to earn income right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-24 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

With the Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle now underway, income investors may want to take a closer look at their portfolios. In this environment, Vanguard likes higher-quality, fixed-income assets. However, with high yield credit, Vanguard is focusing on bottom-up security selection due to the dispersion among issuers. CCC-rated bonds gained 12.5% year to date, as of Sept 30, versus the 4.3% return in AA credit, according to Vanguard. Individual investors can get access to corporate credit through mutual funds or exchange-traded funds comprising investment-grade or high-yield bonds.

Persons: Sara Devereux, Devereux, Colleen Cunniffe, Cunniffe, outsized Organizations: Federal, Vanguard, Fed, Investor, Securities, Exchange Commission, Fund Locations: Utilities

☆ Key change coming for 401(k) ‘max savers’ in 2025, expert says — here's what you need to know
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Aire Images | Moment | Getty ImagesHigher 401(k) catch-up contributionsEmployees can now defer up to $23,000 into 401(k) plans for 2024, with an extra $7,500 for workers age 50 and older. But starting in 2025, workers aged 60 to 63 can boost annual 401(k) catch-up contributions to $10,000 — or 150% of the catch-up limit — whichever is greater. An estimated 15% of eligible workers made catch-up contributions in 2023, according to Vanguard's 2024 How America Saves report. Roth catch-up contributionsAnother Secure 2.0 change will remove the upfront tax break on catch-up contributions for higher earners by only allowing the deposits in after-tax Roth accounts. That means workers can still make pretax 401(k) catch-up contributions through 2025, regardless of income.

Persons: Jamie Bosse, Vanguard's Stinnett, Roth Organizations: IRS, CGN Advisors, America, Vanguard Locations: Manhattan , Kansas

☆ Interest on cash is tumbling, but these funds might be the next best way to earn some income
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

The Federal Reserve is about a month into its rate-cutting cycle, and money market fund yields are already starting to pay less. That's where short and ultra-short duration bond funds and ETFs may come into play. An eye on duration Duration is a measure of a bond's price sensitivity when interest rates fluctuate. In that case, ultra-short bond funds and short-term bond funds might be "a natural landing spot for that cash." Those ultra-short bond funds have one to three years of duration and offer some stability day to day, Bartolini added.

Persons: Brett Sheely, Matthew Bartolini, Bartolini, AllianceBernstein's Sheely, —, Vincent Caintic Organizations: Federal, Investment Company Institute, State Street Global Advisors, SPDR, SPDR Americas Research, Bond, SEC, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp, . Locations: SPDR Americas

☆ 15 stocks top funds and legendary investors are piling into, including those held most by billionaires like Warren Buffett and Ken Fisher
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Laila Maidan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The S&P 500 and Vanguard's Total Stock Market Index Fund have surged over 30% in 2024. GuruFocus tracks top investors' stock picks, highlighting 15 popular stocks among gurus. The stock market has boom-and-bust cycles and periods of sector rotations. Some have taken to copying the so-called investing gurus of our world. The bucket of allocators adds up to more than 140 investors and funds, including Buffett and Fisher.

Persons: Ken Fisher, Warren Buffett, contrarian, —, it's, He's, Buffett, Fisher Organizations: Market, Service, Market Index

☆ Yields on cash are cooling. Here are a few alternatives for your short-term dollars
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It's only been two weeks since the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the first time in more than four years, but investors are already getting paid less to park their extra cash. Central bank policymakers trimmed a half point from the fed funds rate in September, bringing it down to a range of 4.75% to 5%. That means that the days of 5% yields on idle cash are largely in the past, at least for the current cycle. Lock in with ladders Three key considerations for investors holding cash would be liquidity, yield and risk. For clients who want ready access to their cash, a high-yield savings account could be a solid bet, Sergunina said.

Persons: Jerome Powell, Arvind Narayanan, Anna Sergunina, Sergunina, Narayanan, Amy Arnott, isn't Organizations: Federal Reserve, Vanguard, Main, Financial, ., Federal Deposit Insurance, Morningstar, Bond, SEC Locations: Central, Los Gatos, Calif

☆ Brokerages slash yields on cash, but some still offer upward of 4%
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Brokerages have also jumped in on the action, with several companies dropping the rates they pay on sums held in cash sweep accounts. Charles Schwab recently trimmed its cash sweep rate to 20 basis points, where it was previously 45 basis points, according to an analysis by Bank of America. Wells Fargo also dropped rates by 3 basis points to 30 basis points, based on the level of clients' household assets. A few outliers still pay solid rates on idle cash Brokerages take different approaches toward cash sweeps, with some firms opting to keep rates low even when the Fed was hiking rates. Even as yields are expected to continue falling, a couple of brokerages continue to offer competitive rates, Bank of America found.

Persons: Marcus, Goldman Sachs, Wells, Michael Kaye, Charles Schwab, Wells Fargo, Robinhood, Ryan Salah, We've Organizations: Federal Reserve, Fed, Discover Financial, Bank of America, Wells, Advisors, Interactive, Robinhood, Capital Financial Partners Locations: Wells Fargo, Towson , Maryland

☆ How to position your muni bond portfolio ahead of the election and potential tax law changes
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-18 | by ( Michelle Fox | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +8 min

With the Federal Reserve rate-cutting cycle expected to begin and the November election just around the corner, now could be a good time to invest in municipal bonds. Interest earned on municipal bonds are free from federal tax. Close said he is already seeing financial advisors start to position their muni portfolios in anticipation of changes. Unlike the Treasury market, the muni market yield curve is upward sloping, Close said. In addition, there's room for lower-rated municipalities to outperform, such as A, BBB and high yield, Norton said.

Persons: Matthew Norton, Norton, Dan Close, Close, It's, Paul Malloy, Malloy, it's, Vanguard's Malloy, Nuveen's Organizations: Federal, Democratic, White House, Congress, municipals, Vanguard, BBB, AAA, AA, Treasury, Investment Company Institute, Fed Locations: Nuveen, California , New York, New Jersey, New York, California, AllianceBernstein

☆ Our basis case is the Fed delivers a 25 basis point cut this week, says Vanguard's Roger Hallam
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-17 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailOur basis case is the Fed delivers a 25 basis point cut this week, says Vanguard's Roger HallamRoger Hallam, Vanguard global head of rates, joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the Fed's interest rate decision, what to expect from the central bank's policy meeting this week, whether a 25 or 50 basis point rate cut is warranted, state of the economy, and more.

Persons: Vanguard's Roger Hallam Roger Hallam Organizations: Fed, Vanguard

☆ Save on taxes and bolster your portfolio before year-end with these moves
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +5 min

It's September – and that means it's prime time to think about maximizing after-tax returns as the year winds down. Of course, there may be a price to pay for that performance: Uncle Sam will want his share of taxes. Here are a few steps that could help you hold onto more of your portfolio's returns this year. Munis spin out income that's free of federal taxes, and they may be exempt from state levies if the investor resides in the issuing state. By directly giving low basis highly appreciated stock (instead of selling the position and donating cash proceeds), you avoid incurring the capital gains tax.

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☆ This is the 'billion-dollar blind spot' of 401(k)-to-IRA rollovers, Vanguard finds
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-16 | by ( Greg Iacurci | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +3 min

Rollovers from a workplace retirement plan to an IRA are common after reaching certain milestones like changing jobs or retiring. watch nowAbout two-thirds of rollover investors hold cash unintentionally: 68% don't realize how their assets are invested, compared to 35% who prefer a cash-like investment, according to Vanguard. The asset manager surveyed 556 investors who completed a rollover to a Vanguard IRA in 2023 and left those assets in a money market fund through June 2024. "IRA cash is a billion-dollar blind spot," Andy Reed, head of investor behavior research at Vanguard, said in the analysis. 'It always turns into cash'The retirement system itself likely contributes to this blind spot, retirement experts said.

Persons: Sergio Mendoza Hochmann, Andy Reed, Stocks, Philip Chao, Grace Cary, they're, Chao Organizations: Vanguard, Vanguard IRA, Finance, Security Locations: John , Maryland

☆ Want to invest $50,000? Here are 5 ETFs to buy and hold, according to a wealth manager
▼ + stars: | 2024-08-05 | by ( Amala Balakrishner | In Amala-Balakrishner | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

ETFs hold a collection of securities , like stocks or bonds, and so offer more diversification than a single asset. CNBC Pro asked Dennison for his top ETF picks that someone looking to invest $50,000 can buy and hold long-term. Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF Dennison says he's "very happy" with the Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF (AVDV-US). DFA Dimensional U.S. Small Cap Value ETF Another small-cap-focused ETF on Dennison's radar is the Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV-US), which owns companies that are "in corners of the market that are harder to reach." The Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF is currently around 6% higher over the year to date.

Persons: Tariq Dennison, Dennison, he's, Spencer, Weizhen Tan, Ganesh Rao Organizations: Fidelity, GFM Asset Management, CNBC Pro, Value, U.S, Abercrombie, Fitch, Cadence Bank, Commercial Metals, JPM Global Equity, Global Equity, Arista Networks, Walmart, Deutsche Telekom, ASM International, Novo Nordisk, Vanguard Locations: U.S, Swiss, Dennison

☆ Small-cap stocks still look cheap after big July rally, Vanguard CIO says
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-30 | by ( Jesse Pound | In Jesse-Pound | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Greg Davis, the firm's president and CIO, told CNBC's Bob Pisani that the small-cap rebound makes sense from a valuation standpoint and could keep going. "Small caps, to us, still look relatively cheap — relative to some of the large-cap alternatives that are out there," Davis said. The small-cap Russell 2000 is up nearly 10% in July, while the S & P 500 is flat and the Nasdaq Composite is down 2%. Small-cap value , in particular, has outperformed, including the Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF (VTWV) , which is up 11.9%. The small-cap rally comes after this bull market was mainly led by a handful of Big Tech stocks, including Nvidia and Microsoft .

Persons: Greg Davis, CNBC's Bob Pisani, Davis, Russell, Vanguard Russell, it's, Jack Bogle, Salim Ramji Organizations: Vanguard, Nasdaq, Big Tech, Nvidia, Microsoft, BlackRock

☆ Watch CNBC's full interview with Vanguard CEO Salim Ramji
▼ + stars: | 2024-07-29 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

Share Share Article via Facebook Share Article via Twitter Share Article via LinkedIn Share Article via EmailWatch CNBC's full interview with Vanguard CEO Salim RamjiCNBC's Bob Pisani sits down with Vanguard’s new CEO, Salim Ramji, to discuss stepping into the role, becoming the first CEO to not work with Vanguard's founder John Bogle, and more.

Persons: Salim Ramji CNBC's Bob Pisani, Salim Ramji, John Bogle

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☆ Your 401(k) is up, and a new report shows increased savings. But Americans need to do more
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-26 | by ( Bob Pisani | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +7 min

The bad news: account balances for the median 401(k) of a person approaching retirement (65+) remains very low. Higher returns, participation rates, savings ratesWhy do we care so much about 401(k) plans? Thanks to a change in the law several years ago, a record-high 59% of plans offered automatic enrollment in 401(k) plans. By switching to automatic enrollment, participants were automatically enrolled and had to "opt-out" if they did not want to participate. Plans with automatic enrollment had a 94% participation rate, compared with 67% for voluntary enrollment plans.

Persons: John James Organizations: Vanguard, Fidelity, Social Security, Institutional Investor Group, Social, Security, Pension Rights Center

☆ Here's how much money Americans have in their 401(k)s at every income level—see how you compare
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-25 | by ( Mike Winters | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Americans' workplace retirement account balances are growing — but they're still lower than what people say they need to be on track for retirement, new data reveals. The median account balance in the U.S. is now $35,286, according to Vanguard's annual How America Saves report, which tracked the performance of 401(k)s and similar plans in 2023. Some of the lower balance totals have to do with age, too: People often make and save less money earlier in their careers. "People tend to accelerate retirement contributions as they get older because they tend to earn more, but also because they're getting closer to retirement age," says Michelle Gessner, a certified financial planner in Houston. Compound interest is interest that's continually earned on both the principal amount and any accumulated interest, leading to exponential growth over time.

Persons: That's, they're, Michelle Gessner, that's Organizations: America, Northwestern Mutual Locations: U.S, Houston

☆ 401(k) plan savings rates are at record-high levels — here's where your target should be
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-24 | by ( Kate Dore | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

The average 401(k) savings rate — including employee deferrals and company contributions — has maintained historic levels as plan designs make it easier for workers to set money aside. In 2023, the average combined savings rate was an estimated 11.7%, which matched a record high from 2022, according to Vanguard's yearly analysis of more than 1,500 qualified plans and nearly 5 million participants. A separate Fidelity report also found record savings with a combined rate of 14.2% for the first quarter of 2024. And 43% of employees increased their savings rate that year, Vanguard reported. In 2023, an estimated 14% of participants hit the 401(k) deferral limit, which was $22,500 for savers under age 50, Vanguard found.

Persons: deferrals, —, Dave Stinnett Organizations: Vanguard, Finance

☆ Worried about a frothy market? Here's how to start building a long-term stake anyways
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-23 | by ( Zev Fima | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Here's our Club Mailbag email investingclubmailbag@cnbc.com — so you send your questions directly to Jim Cramer and his team of analysts. I realize since joining the Club I need to buy the S & P 500 to provide proper diversification. Kelly (Toronto) Several factors need to be considered to chart an appropriate course of action to get money to work. In this kind of situation, the old investment adage by Ken Fisher is applicable: "Time in the market beats timing the market." As a subscriber to the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer, you will receive a trade alert before Jim makes a trade.

Persons: Jim Cramer, Jim, Jeff, Kelly, Ken Fisher, It's, Vanguard's, it's, Cash, Jim Cramer's, Brendan McDermid Organizations: CNBC, Club, Vanguard's, Jim Cramer's Charitable, Traders, New York Stock Exchange Locations: Toronto, New York City, U.S

☆ With Big Tech’s runaway 2024, it just might be time to part with a few winners. Here's why
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-05 | by ( Darla Mercado | Cfp | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +6 min

Those highly appreciated positions can change the risk profile of your portfolio, particularly if it's been a long time since you last rebalanced. Managing the tax hit Trimming heavily appreciated positions in a portfolio that's held in a taxable account may come with a capital gains hit. One potential way to mitigate the tax is to use realized losses to offset those capital gains. In a year when losses exceed capital gains, investors can apply up to $3,000 of those losses to offset ordinary income and then carry over the remainder. Normally, these holdings would be the ones subject to the heftiest capital gains taxes if they were sold.

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☆ I read the acclaimed book that's helped tons of people achieve financial independence. Here are the 2 main takeaways, who it's for, and who should avoid it.
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-02 | by ( Kathleen Elkins | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Read previewWhen you cover one topic for many years — such as money, in my case — you start to notice patterns. You start to hear the same advice (invest early), strategies (use index funds), and even book recommendations. His portfolio consists of two index mutual funds (VTSAX and VBTLX) and a money market or bank account to keep cash. AdvertisementFor younger investors in what he calls the "wealth accumulation" phase, the strategy is even simpler: Buy stocks via Vanguard's Total Stock Market Index Fund. Collins is a fan of the Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund.

Persons: —, JL Collins, Collins, Jack Bogle's, He's, he's, Kathleen Elkins, I'm, you'll Organizations: Service, Business, Vanguard, Vanguard's, Market Index Fund, Market Index

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