More employers add 401(k) plan match for workers paying student loans

I’m 42 and married with no kids. I have $114K in a 401(k) and $1,400 in credit-card debt. How can I grow my wealth?

“I am not that familiar with investing, but currently educating myself about it.”

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‘I take pride in being debt-free’: My husband owes thousands of dollars in student loans and credit-card debt. Will I be on the hook if he dies?

“We own a house together through a joint trust, but our bank accounts and credit cards are all held separately.”

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UK public sector workers face fresh pay restraint as Treasury takes tough stance

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Students priced out of London as rents rise faster than loans

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Trump outlines more plans for second term in White House

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Are there any pitfalls to having my retirement savings in two brokerage accounts? I have $900,000 in an IRA and 401(k).

“I’m 52 years old and I don’t plan on drawing from my IRA until my required minimum distribution.”

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Millennials are finally joining the 401(k) millionaires club. Here’s how they got here.

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Director claimed £50k Covid loan then closed firm

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Number of 401(k) plan and IRA millionaires hits record, with more millennials joining the ranks

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Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office

With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.

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‘I’ve nothing saved for retirement’: I’m 50 and earn $45,000. I don’t have a 401(k) match. Should I put 10% of my salary in a Roth IRA instead?

“I currently have $36,000 in student-loan debt in forbearance in the SAVE program.”

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