Fidelity Investments

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Donating Stock Offers a Tax Edge Over Selling for Investors

Investors sitting on big gains in tech and AI stocks face steep tax bills if they sell. Vanguard and Fidelity now point to a donation strategy that can erase capital gains and reset cost basis for future growth

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Fidelity: AI Agents May Shift Value in Financial Markets

Fidelity research finds autonomous AI agents could transform financial markets, but warns that increased automation may not benefit all platforms or investors equally.

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How Much Gen X May Need Saved for Retirement

Roughly 40% of Gen X households have no retirement savings, and those with accounts often fall short of industry benchmarks, raising questions about how this generation will fund retirement as pensions disappear

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How to Prepare for a Possible Stock Market Crash

With the S&P 500 up 14% so far in 2026, investors face rising anxiety over high valuations, persistent inflation, and AI-driven uncertainty-prompting many to build cash reserves in case a market downturn creates new buying opportunities

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What 40-Somethings' Portfolios Really Look Like

A significant share of Americans in their 40s have little or no retirement savings, with median financial assets well below expert benchmarks-raising questions about how this generation will fund their future needs

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Why Your Retirement Contribution Rate Matters More Than Most People Realize

Many Americans contribute less than 10% of their income to retirement plans, but even a 1% increase early in your career can add tens of thousands of dollars to your nest egg by retirement

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How Much Gen X Has Saved for Retirement-And Why the Numbers Are Troubling

Roughly 40% of Gen X households have no retirement savings, and those with accounts often fall far short of recommended targets, raising concerns as this group nears retirement age

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Vanguard Financials ETF vs Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF: A Comparison

Vanguard Financials ETF and Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF both offer broad access to U.S. financial stocks, but differ in asset size, expense ratio, and top holdings-key factors for investors weighing sector exposure

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Median 401(k) Balances for Workers in Their 30s: What to Know

The typical 401(k) balance for Americans in their 30s is now $78,900, but competing financial demands and access to retirement plans can make saving a challenge for many in this age group

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Retirement Savings Targets at 59: How Much Is Enough

Approaching age 59 means you're nearing penalty-free retirement withdrawals, but most Americans fall short of recommended savings multiples. See how much you should have saved, what the data shows, and practical steps to close the gap

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