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Oct 6, 2021

What a “tontine” could mean for your retirement savings

Also today, Susan Schmidt discusses the markets with us. Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen urges regulation of the company. There’s also buzz swirling around a potential work requirement for parents in order to access their child tax credit funds.

What a “tontine” could mean for your retirement savings — 401K Calculator

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Segments From This Episode

Facebook whistleblower Haugen stresses need for regulation to Senators
by Stephanie Hughes
Haugen also said Facebook was also fueled by an emphasis on short-term profits.
Pressure mounts to require parents to work to get the child tax credit
by Amanda Peacher
Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Community Change
Opponents fear that requirement could make the benefit inaccessible to the families who need it most.
An argument for bringing back a contractual “lottery” for retirement savings
by Chris Farrell, David Brancaccio and Daniel Shin
Getty Images
Marketplace’s Chris Farrell explains why a “tontine” could be used positively in retirement plans.

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