Mike Winters
Money Reporter at CNBC Make It
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5 days ago |
cnbc.com | Mike Winters
Having $2 million saved for retirement can provide a strong cushion — but how long it lasts depends on where you live. Retirement savings of $2 million, plus Social Security payments, could last anywhere from just 23 years in Hawaii to 72 years in West Virginia, according to a recent GOBankingRates analysis. That's largely due to differences in the cost of living across states, which is primarily driven by housing prices.
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5 days ago |
flipboard.com | Mike Winters
NowOn one front, this tariff pandemonium changes nothing for us: We still see our favorite high-yield investments—8%+ paying closed-end funds (CEFs)—as the best choice to anchor your retirement portfolio. In fact, times like this add to their appeal even more. That’s because, in a crash, we CEF investors …
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1 week ago |
cnbc.com | Mike Winters
If your goal is to make money right after college, majoring in engineering is one of the safest bets. That's because many of the highest-paying degrees are in that field, shows. The rankings line up with previous years' data, which consistently place engineering fields at the top for median salaries within five years of graduation. Top-paying majors include computer engineering, chemical engineering and computer science, with graduates earning a median early-career salary of $80,000.
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1 week ago |
telemundo47.com | Mike Winters
Con los aranceles creando incertidumbre económica, muchos estadounidenses están reconsiderando sus ahorros de emergencia — y si deben mantener algo de dinero en efectivo en casa. No todos los planificadores financieros creen que el dinero en efectivo sea esencial, pero algunos afirman que es prudente tener una pequeña cantidad a mano en caso de cortes de electricidad, desastres naturales o interrupciones en los pagos.
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1 week ago |
cnbc.com | Mike Winters
With tariffs creating economic uncertainty, many Americans are rethinking their emergency savings — and whether to keep some physical cash at home. Not every financial planner thinks physical cash is essential, but some say it's wise to keep a small amount on hand in case of power outages, natural disasters or payment disruptions.
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