Changes are coming to 401(k)s in 2019 affecting employees who borrow from their plan and then leave their job, employees who receive hardshi

Seniors can look forward to the biggest boost in Social Security benefits that they’ve seen in years. The Social Security Administration has

If you start your retirement with inadequate savings, you may end up living a watered down version of your retirement dreams.

In an ideal world, it would be simple to prepare to retire single. You would just save half as much as a couple saves, buy half as much insu

The IRS is using new withholding tables for 2018, so you may need to adjust the amount you have withheld - or the amount of your estimated t

Some retirement myths have been around for decades, while others are have recently joined their ranks. Take a look at these seven popular re

When saving for retirement, you aren’t limited to traditional accounts. There are several less common retirement savings accounts worthy of

As part of your preparation for retirement, give these financial matters some thought. Enjoy the here and now, but recognize the potential f

If you have a child or grandchild earning some income with a summer or after school job, you could help them save for future goals by assis

This year, lawmakers are addressing the problem of Americans not saving enough for retirement, with a bill proposing big changes to IRAs and

Sometimes liars, scammers, and fraudsters try to pitch any number of too-good-to-be-true “investment opportunities” to retirees. You have go

As you read or hear stories about seniors being financially exploited, you may think: not me. Your parents? Same thing. They are too smart a

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Breaking down the basics of Medicare and what each part covers can get confusing. Whether your 65th birthday is on the horizon or decades aw

The biggest weakness is not having a plan at all. How many households save for retirement with a number in mind – the dollar figure their re

As you approach retirement, it may be time to pay more attention to investment risk. Rebalancing your portfolio with your time horizon in mi

What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of a Roth IRA conversion? If you own a traditional IRA, perhaps you have thought about convert

Although your retirement benefits may be taxed, more retirement income is decidedly better than less – and a key part of retirement planning

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Living without an emergency fund can invite worry. It is an anxiety too many households have had to accept. Plan to save a little each month