retirement savings

World Oct 2

Retirement Savings Divorce Rule Turns on State Law, Not Who Earned the Money

A husband who worked 14 years while his wife stayed home asked whether he owes her half his 401(k). In most states, the answer is yes — retirement savings built during marriage are marital property.

3 min read MarketWatch

Politics Oct 1

SEC Proposes Letting Fund Managers Charge Performance Fees in 401(k)s

The Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose rules allowing registered fund managers to charge performance-based fees, a change that could bring hedge-fund-style pay into millions of retirement accounts.

2 min read MarketWatch

Business Oct 1

SEC Approves Plan to Let Individual Investors Into Private Markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission approved proposals Wednesday to expand who can qualify as an accredited investor and let advisers charge up to 20% in performance fees on retail private-market funds.

2 min read CNBC Top

World Sep 29

IRS Begins Mailing Notices to Taxpayers Who May Qualify for New $2,000 Saver's Match

The IRS has started alerting taxpayers who may be eligible for the Saver's Match, a new retirement benefit worth up to $2,000 per couple that kicks in with the 2027 tax year.

2 min read CNBC Top