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401(k) savers are breaking records. Here’s how to join them if you’re behind

There is still time for employees to build up their 401(k) contributions and catch up with national averages

The Independent UK · Sep 28

Your 401(k) Match Isn’t Free If You Quit Too Soon: The Vesting Cliff That Erases 30 Years of Growth

Your 401(k) balance can look impressive on paper, yet part of that money may not belong to you yet. Employer matching contributions often come with a vesting schedule, and leaving a job too early can cost some or all of that match.

The Free Financial Advisor · Sep 28

Your Thanksgiving and Christmas flight could still stay expensive long after jet fuel prices come down

Jet fuel prices have moved dramatically since the Iran war began. The Argus U.S. Jet Fuel Index climbed to $4.88 a gallon in early April. By June, it had fallen to $2.70. Airfares, however, did not follow the same path and remained high. The average domestic fare stood at $405…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

US Corporate Debt Wall: $4.3 trillion maturities loom from 2027

Around $4.3 trillion of US corporate bonds are set to mature between 2027 and 2031, increasing refinancing pressure as borrowing costs remain elevated. Lower-rated companies face greater risks, while major technology firms are also expected to raise substantial debt for AI infrastructure, potentially intensifying corporate credit supply and financing costs.

The Economic Times · Sep 28

Why sky-high flight prices could outlast the fuel crisis by months

Travelers could be stuck paying high airfares even if oil and jet fuel prices fall

The Independent UK · Sep 28

US-China tariff cuts: $30 billion trade relief plan unveiled; check full list of goods

The US and China have announced plans to reduce tariffs on about $30 billion of imports from each other. This tariff relief follows a meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping aimed at stabilizing trade relations. The agreement is part of efforts to extend the existing trade truce until January…

The Economic Times · Sep 28

That $450 Car Payment Is Really $900: The Four Costs Lenders Leave Out of Affordability Math

A $450 car payment tells you what the lender expects each month. It does not tell you what the vehicle will actually cost to keep parked in the driveway and moving down the road.

Clever Dude · Sep 26

FedEx Freight Holding Stock: Is FDXF Underperforming the Industrials Sector?

As FedEx Freight Holding has underperformed the broader market, Wall Street analysts remain moderately optimistic about the company’s outlook.

Barchart · Sep 27

Walmart vows no surge pricing as digital shelf tags sweep stores

Walmart is aiming to assuage customers' fears about its new pricing technology as it rolls out digital price labels at its stores

The Independent UK · Sep 27

Dave Ramsey Warns Car Debt Will ‘Suck The Bone Marrow Out Of Your Money’ as 1 In 5 New-Car Buyers Now Pays Over $1,000 a Month

20% of new car buyers now pay over $ 1,000 per month for their new car, and Dave Ramsey warns that's why many people stay in the middle class.

Barchart · Sep 27