
Elizabeth O'Brien
Senior Personal Finance Reporter at Barron's
Senior personal finance reporter @barronsonline
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1 week ago |
barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien
Mounting fears over the future of Social Security are causing more Americans to file for retirement benefits early. But concerns don’t change the math: It’s still the best annuity around, and claiming early could shortchange you for life.
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1 week ago |
barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien
The Trump administration on Wednesday rolled back a guideline that urged companies to exercise “extreme care” in offering cryptocurrency in their 401(k) plans. It is a win for Fidelity Investments, which is a major player in crypto brokerage services and products and had objected to the Biden-era rule.
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1 week ago |
barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien
The megabill the House of Representatives passed on Thursday includes a bunch of provisions that will affect retirees’ finances, with a notable absence: No tax breaks on Social Security.
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2 weeks ago |
barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien
The House of Representatives handed President Donald Trump a major victory by passing its One Big Beautiful Bill Act early Thursday morning. The legislation contains a slew of tax breaks for individuals, a bigger SALT tax deduction, Medicaid cuts, and immigration spending measures—but no Social Security tax cuts, a Trump campaign promise.
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2 weeks ago |
barrons.com | Elizabeth O'Brien
Market Anxiety Is Running High. How to Secure Your Retirement Portfolio. These moves can help protect and grow your nest egg, whether you’re already retired or still in the workforce. Retirement planning always involves peering into a crystal ball, but the outlook seems murkier than ever.
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