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Common Retirement Financial Fears and How to Overcome Them 11/18/2020 12:00am • Thinking about your 401(k) investments and uncertainties about the future can be enough to make even the best planners feel anxious about retirement. While it's common to have money-related retirement concerns, the good news is that these worries don't have to linger. A few steps in the right direc Q&A with The Economist Intelligence Unit on Industry Trends in 2021 11/18/2020 12:00am • With Election Day in the rearview mirror and a vaccine on the horizon, things finally seem to be looking up as we near the end of 2020. But looking ahead to next year, many questions remain about what may be in store for the global economy and the markets. The Economist Intelligence Unit, the resea Can you retire on $1 million? Here's how far it will go 11/17/2020 07:50am • Becoming a millionaire seems like a surefire way to live comfortably. However, if you are no longer working, just how long will a million dollars last in retirement? The financial technology company SmartAsset looked at average household expenses and found that, nationwide, a $1 million nest egg New 401(k) contribution limits for 2021 11/17/2020 07:30am • Retirement savers won't be eligible to put more money in a 401(k) plan next year. The 401(k) contribution limits will remain the same in 2021, but some of the income limits for 401(k) plans will increase. Here's how the 401(k) plan limits will change in 2021: -- The 401(k) contribution limit i Q&A With Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck: Addressing Women's Retirement Risks 11/17/2020 12:00am • In America's retirement crisis, women get the short end of the stick. While women have a lifetime to build up their wealth, they're let down by several factors that impact their ability to achieve economic security into retirement. The gender pay gap persists and has lasting effects on women. The h 5 ways the pandemic is affecting retirement planning 11/16/2020 08:00am • The coronavirus pandemic has been a huge financial strain on Americans, as they suffer through furloughs, layoffs and pay cuts. Some people have stopped or reduced the amount they are putting in retirement accounts, and others have tapped into a 401(k) or IRA to help cover bills. "This year has b IRA Contribution Limits for 2021 11/16/2020 12:00am • Retirement savers will be able to defer paying income tax on up to $6,000 in an individual retirement account in 2021. Workers with slightly higher incomes will also be eligible to save for retirement in traditional and Roth IRAs and qualify for the saver's tax credit. Here are the IRA limits for 20 For NFL, it's Super Bowl or bust as the pandemic rages 11/15/2020 03:02am • The Super Bowl, the crown jewel of American sports, is scheduled for the first Sunday in February at Raymond James Stadium in Florida at a time when total US deaths from the coronavirus are projected to be nearly 400,000 -- about six times the venue's seating capacity. "Our objective is for all t 2020 Maryland men's basketball preview: Different team, same dream 11/14/2020 09:33pm •   Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon, right center, and his team celebrate after they won a share of the Big Ten regular season title after defeating Michigan in an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, March 8, 2020, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) March 2020 was supposed to be What Is a Dependent Care FSA? 11/13/2020 12:00am • Child care is expensive, and many families are struggling to pay unexpected care costs while their kids are at home with virtual school or their preschool and after-school programs are closed because of COVID-19. A dependent care flexible spending account can provide tax-free money for these expens Johns Hopkins health experts on how to safely navigate Thanksgiving gatherings, travel 11/12/2020 11:59pm • The holiday that typically pulls relatives of all ages together for a meal may be vastly different this year as COVID-19 cases surge nationwide. People are considering whether or not to host traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with turkey and trimmings or travel for the holiday, and experts with Road closures, DC response: What to know about Saturday's planned demonstrations 11/12/2020 06:00pm • With possible pro-Trump demonstrations and likely counterprotesting on Saturday, D.C. leaders offered some answers this week about what to expect. "We're concerned about making sure that we have safe First Amendment demonstrations," D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser said at a news conference. Christoph Joe Biden Election Win Places Boris Johnson on Unsure Footing 11/10/2020 12:00am • LONDON -- After news broke last Saturday that Joe Biden had won the U.S. presidential election, Britain's Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson joined many other world leaders in sending a congratulatory tweet to the Democratic president-elect. In response, former President Barack Obama's ex-na What a Biden transition will look like on the ground in Washington 11/09/2020 05:29am • President-elect Joe Biden's transition team is expected to hit the ground running fast through the inauguration on Jan. 20 — and with office space secured, rank-and-file employees can expect visits from agency review teams starting soon. In particular, it's career employees on the senior execut Accelerated B.A.-J.D. Programs: What Law School Applicants Should Know 11/09/2020 12:00am • If you have your heart set on law school from an early age and want to save money and time, consider a 3+3 program. These accelerated programs, offered by select universities, allow high-performing students to earn both B.A. and J.D. degrees in six years total rather than seven. Accelerated J.D. pr