It’s not always ‘a sexy thing’ to be a millionaire: Brandon Copeland

Brandon CopelandCopeland MediaBrandon Copeland is a former NFL linebacker turned coach. But the type of coaching he gravitates to isn't in the realm of sports — it's in personal finance.The 33-year-old — who played for six teams across 10 seasons in the National Football League before retiring last year...

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These are the 3 big risks to the stock market, economist says

Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesThe U.S. stock market has been swooning. But there are risks that threaten to put a lid on the euphoria.The three "primary" risks are Federal Reserve policy, a surprise recession and lower-than-expected results on companies' earnings, David Rosenberg, founder and president of economic consulting...

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Most people don’t invest their HSA savings, instead they use it like a bank account

Delmaine Donson | E+ | Getty ImagesHealth savings accounts offer perhaps the best tax perks relative to other investment accounts.But most account holders use them in a way that dilutes their benefits, data shows.Just 19% of HSA participants invest their account assets, according to a new survey by the...

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Use these 3 money tips heading into 2024, economist says

Simpleimages | Moment | Getty ImagesHeading into 2024, consumers should "economize" their budgets, pay down debt and save money, if possible, to boost their personal finances, Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board, said Thursday at CNBC's Your Money event.This "three-point action plan" is important for households since...

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3 big reasons exchange-traded funds went ‘mainstream’ with investors

Kathrin Ziegler | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesETF demand outstrips mutual fundsAt a high level, ETFs are investment funds that generally hold a basket of many securities such as stocks and bonds, similar to mutual funds.Unlike mutual funds, however, ETFs are traded on a stock exchange. Like stocks, they can...

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The 60/40 portfolio ‘certainly isn’t dead,’ says senior wealth advisor

Cravetiger | Moment | Getty ImagesThe 60/40 portfolio — a cornerstone strategy for the average investor — has been stressed by the pandemic-era economy and market dynamics.However, "the 60/40 portfolio certainly isn't dead," Holly Newman Kroft, managing director and senior wealth advisor at asset manager Neuberger Berman, said Thursday...

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Social Security’s trust funds are running dry. Here’s what to know

The following is an excerpt from "This week, your wallet," an audio program produced by CNBC's Personal Finance team. Listen to the latest episode here.Social Security is the largest federal program in the U.S. The vast majority of older Americans get Social Security benefits, which either partially or even...

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Almost half of 401(k) investors clueless about their investments: CNBC

Luke Chan | E+ | Getty ImagesAlmost half — 46% — of 401(k) investors don't know what investments are in their workplace retirement plan, according to a new CNBC Your Money Survey, conducted by SurveyMonkey.But that's not necessarily bad news, financial advisors said.That's because most employers that offer a...

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