Nathan Place is a national reporter at American Banker. A native of New York City, he has worked for more than a decade in both print and video journalism. He got his start in Beijing, where he worked as a copy editor and reporter for China Daily. He then returned to New York, where he earned his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Since then he's worked as a reporter for the New York Daily News and The Independent, as well as a video producer for the Daily Mail, the Daily Beast and Men's Journal.
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Men usually outpace women on finance quizzes and surveys. But there's one crucial question more women get right.
By Nathan PlaceMay 4 -
For annuities, 2023 got off to an extraordinarily strong start. In the first quarter, the insurance products reached a record-breaking $92.9 billion in sales.
By Nathan PlaceMay 3 -
In today's interconnected economy, is there any way to hedge your bets? The experts weigh in.
By Nathan PlaceMay 1 -
A full quarter of American workers cut back on their retirement savings last year, and 12% stopped saving altogether.
By Nathan PlaceApril 30 -
America's youngest investors are far more confident and proactive about retirement planning than previous generations. What's their secret?
By Nathan PlaceApril 27 -
Social Security is complicated. Trying to make the most of it for a disabled child is even more so.
By Nathan PlaceApril 25 -
Auto-enrollment is helping Gen Z Americans save much more actively than the 20-somethings of yesteryear.
By Nathan PlaceApril 23 -
A young New Yorker has invested in both American and international index funds. How much should he put into each?
By Nathan PlaceApril 13 -
Most working Americans think they'll need more than $1 million to retire comfortably, research shows. But their actual savings are nowhere near that.
By Nathan PlaceApril 11 - Even as Silicon Valley Bank and other lenders collapsed, retirement savers stayed the course — with help from their advisors.Sponsored by ADP
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More than 41% of U.S. workers drain their retirement savings when they quit or get fired, according to a new study. Why?
By Nathan PlaceApril 6 -
By paying more now, a young homeowner could be done with his mortgage a few years early. But would it be worth it?
By Nathan PlaceApril 4 -
The old-age insurance program is on course to go bust in the early 2030s, right when the last of the boomer generation will reach retirement age.
By Nathan PlaceApril 3 -
From home repairs to transportation, here's what seniors spend more on than they expect.
By Nathan PlaceApril 2 -
A financial planner's clients doubt they'll ever retire. How can he get them to save anyway?
By Nathan PlaceMarch 27 -
The larger firm is known for its advanced technology, while its new subsidiary is known for its comprehensive service.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 23 -
The average American will only have 78% of the income they'll need in their golden years, according to a new study from Fidelity.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 22 -
In a new computer simulation, it's up to you to save America's largest entitlement program — or it's "Game Over."
By Nathan PlaceMarch 21 -
Americans lost 30% more money to scams last year than in 2021. And the biggest losses were from seniors.
By Nathan PlaceMarch 17 -
After three banks collapsed, a New York teacher wonders if the wreckage could reach her nest egg. Should she be worried?
By Nathan PlaceMarch 16



















