Retirement

As the year comes to an end, it's important to start planning your 2021 taxes to reduce your obligations wherever possible.

Growing older is a gift that comes with many privileges -- especially when it comes to retirement accounts.

Saving for retirement is something you should, ideally, begin doing from a young age.

It's never too early to start saving for retirement. Here are easy ways to plan and invest in your retirement in your 20s, so you can set yourself up for financial stability later in life.

Stashing away money for retirement is both smart and necessary to increase the odds that you will be financially secure once your working career comes to an end.

Are you maxing out your employer’s retirement plan contributions?

For years, seniors on Social Security have struggled to maintain their buying power.

If your employer offered you a workplace retirement plan and you participated, when you retire or quit for any other reason, you will have options to consider.

Setting up your 401(k) contributions isn't rocket science, though it can feel that way, especially to those who aren't sure how much retirement will cost. There isn't a universal magic number, but there are a few pretty simple strategies you can use to come up with your retirement savings number right now.

Retirement will come, the question is will you be ready? The choices you make about your contributions and investments are up to you. Here is why it is essential to jump start your savings so you can retire well.

Nobody likes to pay taxes, but it's especially hard for older Americans to deal with an unexpected tax bill. Given how many people live primarily on fixed incomes from Social Security and other sources, many don't have much extra cash to pay any more than absolutely necessary to the IRS.

These FAQs provide a summary of some of the changes within the SECURE Act. Several of these provisions will require interpretation from the IRS and other agencies. As with all financial matters, you should contact tax and financial professionals as it relates to your own personal circumstances.

6 Key reforms may help make retirement planning and saving a little easier.

If you are contributing to a 401(k) plan, you probably enjoy seeing those savings increase each year. When you change jobs, you may think of that money as a way to pay moving expenses and other costs connected to starting a new position. Or, you may think of the account as a way to save for a house or another large purchase, or to borrow money for your child's education.

There's a burgeoning movement spearheaded by millennials called FIRE, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. In numerous blogs, FIRE proponents share stories about retiring in their 30s and the ways to achieve it. Country living, simplicity, leisure, freedom -- here we come.

A key component in this plan is having the money to live an enjoyable life. But picking the right retirement plan can be confusing. In this post, we aim to simplify things and help you make a more informed choice.

Saving for retirement doesn't have to be a daunting task. In fact, one of experts' most-recommended retirement accounts can make saving virtually effortless.

Companies seeking to reduce or refresh their staff frequently offer employees a package of incentives to encourage them to leave their jobs voluntarily, often before their customary retirement date.

If you’re decades away from retirement, you may not think it’s necessary to start saving yet as your money can be better spent elsewhere.