Jean Chatzky sends strong message on 401(k), IRA retirement money
Jean Chatzky answers the 401(k) vs. IRA question. Chatzky explained her interpretation of the question about whether 401(k)s ...
How Much Is the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) if You Have $500,000 in Your Retirement Account?
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8 Money Mistakes That Could Harm Your Retirement
CREATISTA/istockphotoRetirement is an important chapter of life, but there are so many financial pitfalls that retirees can ...
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After A Decade Of Saving I Only Have $140K In My Retirement Account. When Will Things Turn Around?
It’s really frustrating to work hard to save money and then look at your account balance and feel like you’ve made no ...
Older Americans watching their retirement investments fluctuate under Trump: 'I hope he knows what he's doing.'
Business Insider spoke to nearly a dozen older Americans about how they view their retirement amid a wave of market and ...
$1.5 million is the ‘magic number' for retirement savings—here's how long it lasts in every U.S. state
In Hawaii, $1.5 million in savings may not last through retirement, but in West Virginia, it could stretch for 54 years.
The Simple Retirement Formula: Save More, Spend Less
Retirement planning ultimately boils down to a simple equation: the more saved, the sooner financial independence becomes ...
Market losses early in retirement can increase your risk of outliving your money. But you can take steps to mitigate that
If you plan to call it quits at work within a decade, or you’ve just retired, you may want to take steps to minimize what’s ...
If a big inheritance is your retirement plan, don't get your hopes up
If you’re biding your time until Mom or Dad or that rich uncle dies, passing their wealth to you, then prepare yourself for a ...
1 no-brainer retirement savings move that you'll thank yourself for later
If you're looking for ways to boost your retirement savings, you have options. For example: Start saving and investing early.
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I'm 50 and 90% of my money is tied up in retirement accounts - is there any way to avoid a massive tax bill?
Taxes can be a major hassle at any point in life. But in retirement, they can be especially problematic. When you’re living ...
This retirement account is an ‘IOU to the IRS' — but here's when it makes sense, expert says
Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, experts say.