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Saving money for retirement in a 401(k) or IRA comes with some big tax advantages. Any money you contribute to the account is ...

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Business Insider spoke to nearly a dozen older Americans about how they view their retirement amid a wave of market and ...

The reason most retirees can't collect the maximum Social Security benefit is that their earnings aren't high enough to snag ...

In Hawaii, $1.5 million in savings may not last through retirement, but in West Virginia, it could stretch for 54 years.

Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, experts say.

Retirement is often portrayed as the time when you can finally put your feet up, travel, spend time with family, or dive into ...

Will the US president wreck what should be an exciting time of life? Or is this just another case of markets overreacting to ...

The U.S. Postal Service said it expects to cut 10,000 employees. USPS offered voluntary early retirement to those employees.

An ideal retirement looks different for everyone. For some, it might mean spending as much time as possible with loved ones, ...

Key Points A Reddit user whose income went from $250K to $450K is trying to decide how much money to save. She’s hoping to ...