May 9, 2024
“…The rising debt load largely reflects a surge in prices for food and shelter at the start of their careers, coupled with a larger percentage of Gen Z who graduated with student loans. The average credit-card balance for 22- to… Continue Reading…
August 9, 2023
https://finance.yahoo.com/m/1f9b0a3e-858d-3724-bcb4-0dfe23a5d302/u-s-credit-card-balances.html This article is behind a pay wall but I want to comment on something. Now is the worst time ever to have bad debt. This is prime time to pay debt off. Keep some reserves. The biggest investment opportunity… Continue Reading…
November 17, 2022
“The average 401(k) balance sank for the third consecutive quarter and is now down 23% from a year ago to $97,200, according to a new report by Fidelity Investments, the nation’s largest provider of 401(k) plans. The financial services firm handles more… Continue Reading…
April 6, 2022
“U.S. stocks were suffering a second day of declines on Wednesday, with technology and other growth shares leading the way lower as investors awaited expected details of the Federal Reserve’s plan to begin shrinking its nearly $9 trillion balance sheet.… Continue Reading…
October 23, 2020
“Average 401(k) Balance by Age Here are the average 401(k) balance by age range as of the second quarter of 2019, according to data released by Fidelity Investments. Ages 20-29 The average 401(k) balance was $11,800 The median 401(k) balance was $4,300 The… Continue Reading…
June 19, 2020
“The Federal Reserve’s assets shrank this week for the first time since February, reflecting a sharp drop in currency swaps with foreign central banks and a continued slackening in demand for other emergency credit facilities. The Fed’s balance sheet –… Continue Reading…
April 7, 2020
“Ages 20-29 The average 401(k) balance was $11,800 The median 401(k) balance was $4,300 The average contribution rate was 7% of compensation Ages 30-39 The average 401(k) balance was $42,400 The median 401(k) balance was $16,500 The average contribution rate… Continue Reading…
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