Retirement expert Denise Appleby shares common pitfalls and real-life examples for IRAs, required minimum distributions, and ...

A 401 (k) is an employer-sponsored retirement plan that allows employees to save a portion of their salary, usually on a ...

Explore the advantages of a Roth IRA, a flexible retirement savings account that enables tax-free growth and withdrawals.

Roth IRAs can be an attractive addition to your portfolio, but boy, are they surrounded by rules and regulations. It's easy ...

Inflation is a silent threat, but with careful planning, your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can remain a reliable ...

Given the number of rules surrounding Roth IRAs, sometimes it may be hard to separate fact from fiction. Regardless of age, a ...

If you are trying to decide between an IRA vs. 401(k), count yourself lucky. Not everyone's employer offers 401(k)s, and many ...

One nice thing about Roth IRAs, as opposed to traditional IRAs, is that you're not forced to take required minimum ...

My good friend Bob from Munster had a question I thought merited visiting in the column. Bob’s question involved a topic we are dealing with more and more often in ...

Many Americans fall behind on retirement without realizing it. Learn four key mistakes to avoid, and how to fix them.

The way annuities affect Social Security benefits may surprise you. Here's how they interact and what to watch for.

With clear goals, focused saving, and smart strategies, freelancers can take control of their retirement planning and build a ...