Saving for Retirement
How to Protect Your Portfolio From Inflation
Many economists fear inflation will come roaring back soon. These strategies can shield your retirement income just in case.
Retirement Savings Tips for New Grads
Start saving for your future early and give yourself more time to become rich.
Our Best Personal Finance Advice for New Grads
Take heed of these seven personal finance tips now and have no regrets about your early financial life later.
Investing Lessons from the Great Recession
It's not that the rules changed. It's more that strategies for long-term growth have always been riskier than we like to think.
The Rules for Making IRA, 401(k) Catch-up Contributions
You can stash more in your retirement accounts starting the year you turn 50.
Rolling Over a 401(k)
If your income will drop after you retire, then waiting to convert to a Roth IRA could reduce the tax bite.
Time to Take Tax-Free Stock Profits
If you qualify, use the capital gains break this year.
Build Your Financial Dream Team
When it’s time to consult the pros about your money, be sure you get major-league advice.
Plan B for a Frozen Pension
When bankruptcy buffets a pension plan, benefits usually take a hit.
How to Build 'Team You'
Our writers know a thing or two about going to knowledgeable sources they—and you—can trust.
Roth IRA Withdrawal Rules
Here's what you need to know if you want to take money out of your account before retirement.
Free ETF Trading at Many Brokerages
The types of ETFs offered commission-free differ by firm, so sort through the options carefully.
Your Life Span? Ask the Calculator
Many issues facing retirees revolve around life expectancy. These online tools may be able to help.
Improve Your Financial Literacy
It's Financial Literacy Month -- time to boost your knowledge of money management.
8 Reasons You Need a Roth IRA Now
This celebrated investment vehicle should be a part of every smart young person's retirement plan.
A New Chapter of Pension Plan Woes
Pensions used to be a reliable stream of retirement income, but these twists and turns could put a pension benefit in jeopardy.
New Rules Will Clarify 401(k) Fees
Forthcoming reforms from the Employee Benefits Security Administation should help employees make better-informed 401(k) choices.
11 Tips to Be a Better Saver
Start early, set goals and follow these other steps to build up your cash reserves.
5 Questions to Ask to Find the Right Financial Adviser for You
Follow these steps to find the right professional for you.
Is My Union's Pension Fund Hypocritical?
It's not uncommon for a pension plan's sponsoring organization to give the trustees general guidance on unacceptable investments.
7 Tips to Be a Better Investor
Be a DIY investor with stocks, bonds, funds and ETFs.
Find an Encore Career Serving Other Seniors
The aging population provides an abundance of business opportunities for baby boomers looking for a career switch.
A New Life for Pension Plans
Bucking the 401(k) trend, one union moves to a new type of defined-benefit plan in which employers and employees share the risk.
Great Advice From Around the Web
A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.
Strategies for Moving 401(k) Money to a Roth IRA
Start by rolling your account over to a traditional IRA then figure out how to minimize your tax bill when converting to a Roth.
Smart Ways to Use Your Refund
Got the basics covered? We have plenty of other ideas.
3 Ways for Twentysomethings to Get Ahead Financially
Make the most of retirement accounts, tax breaks and health savings accounts.
How Roth IRAs Affect Financial-Aid Eligibility
The money isn't considered an asset, even if it's in your child's name.
Planning Your Retirement Tax Strategy
Taxes don’t stop when your paycheck does. In fact, tapping your retirement nest egg comes with all sorts or new rules -- and opportunities.
What You Can Learn From Shareholder Letters
A less-than-candid letter to shareholders could be a red flag.
Know Your Target-Date Fund's Retirement Strategy
Avoid a nasty surprise by knowing your retirement fund’s strategy.
What to Do When You're Not Quite Ready to Retire
Some retirees will work by choice, while many will work out of necessity.
New Strategies to Ease Into a Secure Retirement
New strategies to design the lifestyle you want and make sure you have the money to pay for it.
Make the Most of Social Security
Consider these moves to maximize your benefits.
Cosigning For Your Child's Credit Card Can Cost You
Your credit score and ability to get a new loan could suffer even if your child never misses a deadline.
How to Choose the Right Annuity for You
A new generation of annuities are simpler and cheaper.
Securing Retirement
We can always take a cue from the past and move in with our kids, but I hope we won't have to.
Understanding the Social Security Earnings Test for Early Retirees
You can work part-time and start drawing benefits before full retirement age, but expect smaller Social Security checks – even if you put your earnings toward a 401(k).
5 Costly Retirement Surprises
The reality of retirement may have a few shocks in store for you.
Investing in a Target-Date Fund
Young savers can benefit from holding a target-date fund in a retirement portfolio -- as long as they understand the risks.
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