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Behavioral finance ‘nudges’ were supposed to help people save for retirement. Here’s what happened instead.

Auto-escalation, auto-enrollment and other helpful features ran into a surprising obstacle.

My father makes after-tax contributions to his 401(k). Should he take these as his RMD or leave them for his beneficiaries?

“My father is a widower, so any beneficiary would be a non-spouse.”

A possible Fed interest-rate cut boosts home builders confidence

Builder sentiment rose as mortgage rates fell, the National Association of Home Builders said.

I’m 20 years older than my wife, who is 53. If she claims Social Security benefits early, will it affect her widow’s benefit? 

“Her own benefits are lower than what she would get under my benefits.”

Industrial production gets short-live boost from autos, but U.S. manufacturers still depressed

Industrial production rose a stronger-than-expected 0.8% in August, but most of the increase was tied to autos and there was little sign of a rebound in a depressing manufacturing sector.

Nucor’s stock falls after steelmaker issues profit warning, citing lower selling prices

Nucor’s stock slumped Tuesday after the steelmaker maker warned investors of a third-quarter profit shortfall, as lower selling prices weighed on its steel-mill business.

Gold is giving you a once-in-a-generation buying opportunity on its way to 4,400

The upside breakout in gold prices has more room to run.

Cigna’s PBM Express Scripts sues the FTC, seeking retraction of drug-cost report

Cigna Group’s pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts on Tuesday sued the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, alleging that the agency’s July report on the PBM industry was biased and defamatory and asking the court to order the FTC to withdraw the report.

Don’t let Intel’s stock pop fool you: ‘Things are likely to remain a struggle,’ analyst says

Despite some positive foundry developments, numerous analysts see challenges ahead for Intel as it tries to reclaim technological leadership

How the Fed’s rate decision could unravel a big bond-market recession bet

The stakes for investors are running high ahead of a historic rate cut expected from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday.

U.S. retail sales taper off, but still point to stable economy

Sales at U.S. retailers barely rose in August in another sign consumers have tightened their spending as unemployment rises and the economy slackens.

Corporate M&A activity expected to rise for the first time since 2021: EY

Artificial intelligence AI and lower interest rates will boost deals of $100 million or more after drops in 2023 and 2022, EY says.
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