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These higher levels of debt, matched with continuing high levels of inflation, may be signal that Americans are still struggling in an economy that otherwise seems to be improving.

A second judge ruled the DOL's 5-part test to determine what defines "fiduciary" should be struck down, which was a victory for the Federation of Americans for Consumer Choice, an advocacy group for insurance distributors.

The majority of pre-retirees said inflation poses the greatest immediate challenge to their portfolio over the next year, while a recession is also a factor that poses immediate challenges, according to the Nationwide Retirement Institute.

SPAs play a vital role in helping companies manage equity compensation programs, which have a significant impact on retention and overall company success – and most people who end up in the field didn't set out to do so.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the committee decided to leave rates unchanged following 10 straight hikes while indicating that at least two more increases might be necessary in 2023 - and possibly as soon as July.

Thanks to a new SECURE 2.0 provision that allows employers to offer financial incentives to start saving for retirement, participants can now earn up to $250 if they contribute to a plan for one year under a new program.