Like a few animals mixed in with your holiday excitement? The Elmwood Park and Philadelphia zoos are bringing out millions of lights and so much holiday cheer even Scrooge would get excited. Wild ...

Every month here on Spotlight Chicago we’re honoring a first responder who has gone above and beyond the call of duty. The First Responder will get a spotlight here on the show and a ...

The board went into executive session, which is closed to the public, during its regular meeting Wednesday, Dec. 10.

ELMWOOD – Nighthawks Coffee is preparing to hold its grand opening on Nov. 22. The opening will be in conjunction with the Elmwood Center for the Humanities – housed alongside the coffee shop at 120 W ...

Not only will workers under 50 be able to contribute more, but catch-up contributions are increasing as well. If you can't max out your 401(k), there's one specific goal you should try to meet. Pay ...

When it comes to our retirement nest egg, we can't help but wonder where we stand compared to our cohorts. Vanguard's How America Saves report reveals that, in 2024, 401(k) savings rates were at ...

Americans change jobs an average of every four years. Onboarding with your new employer provides a lot of opportunity to forget about an old retirement account from your old company. While 401(k)s ...

Market slumps tend to hit retirement savers where it hurts most: their sense of security. When balances fall sharply, shifting a 401(k) into cash can feel like the only way to stop the bleeding. I ...

More Americans are pulling money from their 401(k)s before retirement than ever before. According to Vanguard's latest data, 4.8% of account holders made hardship withdrawals in 2024, up from 3.6% in ...

There are lesser-known 401(k) limits for well-paid employees Matt Webber is an experienced personal finance writer, researcher, and editor. He has published widely on personal finance, marketing, and ...

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