401(k) auto enrollment and auto escalation were supposed to help people save for retirement. Here’s what happened instead.
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The final day of the WNBA regular season is here -- what's on the line?
The last WNBA playoff berth and the Nos. 3 and 4 seeds are at stake as the regular season concludes Thursday.1 hour ago - WNBA -
MarketWatch - Business
When the interest-rate cut will hit your mortgage, car loan, credit-card bills and savings accounts
Lower interest rates will soften the prices consumers pay for debt — but people may not see an impact on their payments for a while3 hours ago -
CNBC - Business
From mortgages to auto loans, experts weigh in on when — or if — to refinance as interest rates fall
The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates by a half point. That may open up some refinancing opportunities for borrowers, depending on the type of loan.3 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
Ukraine Wants Long-Range Weapons. Here’s a Look at What They Are.
Much of the public discourse about arming Ukraine has revolved around whether the United States will send “long range” weapons. But that can mean different things.3 hours ago - Ukraine -
The New York Times - Sports
What Really Happened to Former No. 1 N.F.L. Pick Bryce Young?
The Panthers failed their quarterback. But so did the current state of college football, a columnist for The Athletic writes.4 hours ago - NFL -
CBS News - Top stories
Fed cuts interest rates, what happens now?
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday announced an interest rate cut of 0.5%, bringing rates down from their previous 23-year high. CBS News contributor Javier David has more on what that means for you.5 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Hill - Politics
Homeschool enrollment increases even after pandemic: Data
New data from John Hopkins Institute for Education Policy’s Homeschool Research Lab found that 90 percent of states that report homeschooling enrollment found increases for the 2023-2024 academic ...8 hours ago -
The New York Times - Lifestyle
The Art of Dressing Gracefully
This season at London Fashion Week, outfits on and off the runway felt a bit more mature.9 hours ago -
Yahoo Sports - Sports
Cincinnati Reds 2024 offseason preview: What needs to happen for the Reds to get back to the postseason?
Elly De La Cruz provided another highlight-reel season, but injuries and underperformance around him led to a disappointing year for Reds fans.16 hours ago -
MarketWatch - Business
401(k) auto-enrollment and auto-escalation were supposed to help people save for retirement. Here’s what happened instead.
Behavioral finance ‘nudges’ and other helpful features ran into a surprising obstacle16 hours ago -
The New York Times - Top stories
I Just Went to Darfur. Here Is What Shattered Me.
“So many men were killed, like grains of sand,” says one survivor.16 hours ago -
CBS News - Top stories
New COVID variant XEC now in half of states. Here's what to know.
Some of the earliest U.S. cases were reported in Virginia.22 hours ago - Covid -
CNBC - Business
Here's what changed in the new Fed statement
Here's how the central bank's policy statement changed for its September rate decision.23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
Inc. - Business
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. Households
Here's What a Fed Rate Cut Will Mean for U.S. Households23 hours ago - Federal Reserve -
The Guardian - World
Hezbollah device blasts: what do we know about how the attacks happened?
What sources are saying about the techniques behind the simultaneous explosion of thousands of devices. Analysis: Exploding pager attack in Lebanon is another blow for US peace hopes In an ...Yesterday -
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The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Knows What He’s Doing in Springfield. So Does Vance.
When you start talking about people “poisoning the blood of our country,” this is where you end up. And it’s not over.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
How high will gold prices climb this October? Here's what experts think
Experts are bullish on gold for October, despite some market uncertainty. Here's what investors should consider now.Yesterday -
NBC News - Top stories
Why did Israel blow up hundreds of Hezbollah pagers? What we know about the covert operation
A region fearing all-out war may have been taken to the brink by a legion of pagers and walkie talkies.Yesterday - Israel -
CBS Sports - Sports
What's happened to passing offenses in the NFL? Breaking down the possible reasons for dip in QB efficiency
Examining the striking early-season dip in passing efficiency in the NFLYesterday - NFL -
MarketWatch - Business
My father makes after-tax contributions to his 401(k). Should he take these as his RMD or leave them for his beneficiaries?
“My father is a widower, so any beneficiary would be a non-spouse.”Yesterday -
Financial Times - World
Italian PM Meloni condemns EU’s green rules for struggling auto industry
Prime minister calls ban on new fossil-fuel engines from 2035 ‘self-destructive’Yesterday -
MarketWatch - Business
Here are the pros and cons if the Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points instead of 25
Yardeni: Consumers would welcome a large interest-rate cut, but the Fed’s first step should be small.Yesterday - Federal Reserve -
MarketWatch - Business
Dow’s record run leaves transports behind. Here’s what it means for stocks.
How unusual is the underperformance of the Dow Transports — and how concerning is it?Yesterday -
Inc. - Business
Here's What the Fearless Fund Settlement Means for DEI Efforts Nationwide
Fearless Fund's year-plus-long fight against an anti-DEI lawsuit is over -- and its grant program for Black women entrepreneurs has ceased. Here's what that could mean for the DEI landscape.Yesterday -
The New York Times - Top stories
Trump Makes Big Promises, With Little Detail, for Michigan’s Auto Industry
At his first campaign event since the apparent assassination attempt on Sunday, Donald J. Trump used dire language to insist that if he loses in November it would crush auto jobs.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
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What will happen when VAT is added to private school fees?
The Labour government's changes will come into effect in January 2025Yesterday -
CNBC - Business
The Fed's biggest interest rate call in years happens Wednesday. Here's what to expect
While markets have made up their mind that the Fed is going to cut, there's a vigorous debate over how far policymakers will go.Yesterday -
CBS News - Top stories
What will happen to gold prices after the Fed cuts rates?
Here's what you can expect to happen to the price of gold after the Fed rate cut happens this week.2 days ago - Federal Reserve -
CNBC - Business
Planning to delay retirement may not rescue you from poor savings
Many people retire earlier than expected due to unforeseen factors like a layoff or poor health.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Here’s why BofA took another look at Carvana, and liked what it saw
BofA sees 20% upside for Carvana’s stock.2 days ago -
CNBC - Business
Here’s what ‘No Spend September’ is and how to know if you should participate
'No Spend September' is a social media trend that involves a full month of cutting nonessential purchases. Here's how you may benefit.2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
If NFL star Tua Tagovailoa retires, here’s what happens to his $212 million contract
Tagovailoa recently suffered his fourth concussion in the past six years. He is meeting with neurologists to discuss his future in football.2 days ago - NFL -
ABC News - World
A Hezbollah official says "several hundred" people in Lebanon, including its members, were wounded when pagers exploded
A Hezbollah official says "several hundred" people in Lebanon, including its members, were wounded when pagers exploded2 days ago -
MarketWatch - Business
Industrial production gets short-lived boost from cars, but U.S. manufacturers still depressed
Industrial production rose a stronger-than-expected 0.8% in August, but most of the increase was tied to autos and there was little sign of a rebound in a depressing manufacturing sector.2 days ago -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's what to know about the suspect in the apparent Trump assassination attempt
Ryan Wesley Routh, the suspect in the apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, appeared in court Monday on two federal gun charges. Court documents show that Routh's ...2 days ago - Donald Trump -
CBS News - Top stories
Here's when Amazon's October Prime Day sale is happening
Mark your calendars: Prime Big Deal Days is back this October. Here's what the holiday kick-off sale will begin.2 days ago