Saving for retirement doesn't have to be hard. Follow in the footsteps of the savviest savers, and you'll be well on your way.
13% of people are saving 20% or more of their income for retirement.
Use calculator to find out how much you should have for retirement.
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Women are more diligent retirement savers than men, but they're still falling behind.
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Q: I am a 52-year-old single mother. I have NO savings at all for any kind of retirement. What can I do? Where should I…
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Millions who hold triple-tax-free health savings accounts don't take advantage of their most valuable features
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Once investors turn age 70½, they will need to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) from their retirement accounts, whether they need the money or not.
As we run through our daily to-do lists, retirement might seem like a lifetime away. But if you take these 10 steps now, you’ll be ready to roll into retirement.
While the 4% rule may give you a good starting point, a good retirement withdrawal rate isn't always that simple.
It's question No. 1 for most retirees when it comes to retirement savings: How much income can I get from my portfolio? These four strategies can give you the answer.
'Parents do great teaching kids good manners and how to be safe, make their beds and be culturally savvy,' says Mary Hunt, personal finance expert and author of recently released Raising Financially Confident Kids. 'But so very often parents neglect the most important thing of all—to prepare them to be financially astute.' To set your kids up for future financial success and responsibility, she offers the…
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Cutting investment costs is one of the easiest ways to increase the amount of income you can draw from your nest egg without taking on extra risk.
You can use after-tax 401(k) contributions to save significantly more for your retirement and reap the tax advantages of a Roth.
Innovation is an anchor that keeps modern businesses afloat, propels growth and shields them from future risk, but its success largely depends on having a solid plan in place that includes the following.
A study by Rand Corp. says that single people are at much greater risk of not saving enough for retirement than married couples. A look at some retirement-planning advice for singles from financial advisers.