There's a reason you shouldn't plan to retire with an IRA or 401(k) alone.

The typical IRA balance for people in their 50s might surprise you. Here's what the latest data shows—and what it means for your retirement plan.

The amendment deadline for IRAs, SEP arrangements, and SIMPLE IRA plans is now December 31, 2027, reflecting the scope of the ...

Data from the Fed shows how common retirement savings are among older Americans and the average amounts they report.

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Considering a gold IRA? Learn the pros, cons, fees and risks, plus how gold compares with cash and physical gold for retirement savings.

The IRS issued a notice extending the deadline for making certain amendments to IRAs, SEP arrangements and SIMPLE IRA plans ...

Thinking about rolling over a 401(k) into a gold or silver IRA? Learn who’s eligible, how it works and what tax and timing ...

But she’s still hesitating. After all, one more year of work means one more year of retirement savings. Plus, she can’t claim ...

The sooner you open a Roth IRA, the sooner you can start growing your tax-free retirement portfolio. Here are 5 easy steps to ...

Making the decision about where to spend your retirement can, unsurprisingly, have a pretty dramatic impact on how long your ...

“I’m 61 years old, single and still have a job.” ...