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A MarketWatch reader says he was shocked to learn his wife had only $80,000 in her 401(k) while he has $2.2 million, and that she cried when he found out. The column recounts his assumption that they were in good shape after she said she was ready to retire whenever he was.
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MarketWatch reports that several proposals consider changing how retirees receive inflation protection through Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment, and examines what that could cost retirees.
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A 63-year-old diagnosed with lymphoma is weighing whether to claim Social Security next year while continuing to work and invest the benefits, according to a MarketWatch reader question.
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MarketWatch reports that fintech companies are responding to shifts in how Americans manage their money by launching new products, including simulated shopping sprees and what the article calls 'happiness insurance.'
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Small-cap stocks have fallen 10% from a record high in just two months, hitting a milestone they'd rather avoid, according to MarketWatch.
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US inflation continues to rise, with this month's jump exceeding forecasts, according to BBC Business. The report shows how some Americans are coping with the increased cost of living.
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CoreWeave's recently issued bonds fell to 81 cents on the dollar, yielding over 15%, signaling potential stress in the AI debt market.
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Compensation payments for car finance commission arrangements have been delayed until next year, affecting millions who may be entitled.
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A MarketWatch reader expresses concern over a wildly swinging stock portfolio and wonders if it is time to worry, while the source suggests sophisticated investors may be taking profits.
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A MarketWatch reader says their aunt contributed $50,000 toward a $385,000 house down payment and now wants the home left to her two children.
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Since September 1, only the technology sector among the S&P 500's 11 sectors has gained, as Treasury yields climbed to multi-decade highs, according to MarketWatch.
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India's economy is growing fast, but its stock market is among the worst performers in 2026. BBC Business outlines five possible reasons for this divergence.
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A 71-year-old earning $108,000 annually with $152,000 in retirement accounts asks MarketWatch if continuing to work is the right choice.
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With U.S. Treasury yields rising, financial planners report growing interest in bonds, especially from retirees seeking fixed income.
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A 67-year-old big-box store employee earning $19.50 an hour asks MarketWatch when she can retire, citing $2,410 monthly Social Security and a $214,000 401(k).
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A MarketWatch report says annuity payout rates are closely tied to interest rates, suggesting higher rates could mean safer, cheaper retirement income.
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A BBC Business report highlights that a growing number of young people are opting out of pension schemes due to financial strain, with one person noting a potential £10k cost.
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MarketWatch reports that while the S&P 500 gained slightly in September, three-quarters of its components declined, highlighting a narrow market.
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A MarketWatch reader says her husband resents her $8 million net worth and asks whether she should fund his retirement, noting they have an ironclad prenup.
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A retired pastor shares how he retired comfortably on a $30,000 salary, emphasizing living within means and questioning why more people don't discuss this approach.
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A reader asks MarketWatch whether probate is required after their divorced mother died, noting the only debts were utility and credit-card bills.
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A BBC Business report examines whether homeowners should save or overpay their mortgage when interest rates rise, outlining key considerations.
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