How to Build a Retirement Income Plan if You're 10 Years From Retiring

When you're in your 20s and 30s, it can be difficult to focus too much on retirement because it seems so far away. But when ...

A new report says Americans are behind in their retirement savings — the typical worker only has $955 saved. Here’s a simple 5-step plan to catch up

“This research shows the fragility of both the nation’s retirement infrastructure and retirement preparedness for the typical ...

Cash Balance Retirement Plans: A Powerful Retirement Savings Strategy

Complementing a Defined Contribution Plan (e.g. 401k) with a Cash Balance Plan can bring added retirement planning ...

8 Retirement Planning Mistakes That Could Shrink Your Nest Egg by $50K

You could lose $50,000 or more in retirement savings by delaying contributions, skipping your 401(k), withdrawing early, or miscalculating health care costs.
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Short-Term Financial Pressures Slow Women’s Retirement Savings

A new report revealed a 13-point gap between women and men in retirement confidence, underscoring how competing financial priorities affect retirement readiness. New research from StanCorp Financial ...

More people are using retirement savings to fund down payments

Years of skyrocketing home prices have made saving up for a down payment to buy a home a major hurdle for many aspiring homebuyers.