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The Daily Money: Catch solar eclipse from the sky?
View Date:2024-12-23 11:54:04
Good morning. This is Betty Lin-Fisher with today's The Daily Money.
A large swath of the country from Texas to Maine is preparing to welcome crowds for the total solar eclipse on April 8. Locals and travelers are expected to swarm areas in the path of the eclipse to look up to the skies. But much of the path of totality has a 60% to 80% chance of cloud cover, threatening the view of the eclipse.
So what about seeing it from above the clouds?
Travelers flying in planes might have a better chance of seeing the eclipse and several airlines are advertising the perk. But a great view is not a guarantee, as Zach Wichter reports. Read more here.
Why aren't pensions more popular?
In the last 50 years, the 401(k) and IRA have become more popular options for Americans to save for retirement.
But a new survey suggests most Americans think a traditional pension is better than a modern 401(k) plan for achieving a secure retirement.
What happened to pensions? Read more in Daniel de Visé's story.
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