Young adults aren't saving as much as they think they should for retirement. But paying off debts is just as important.

First-time 401(k) plan enrollees are soaring as young workers enter the labor force. This is a positive development. But it won't solve our savings crisis by itself.

Yet many of the same folks are hardly saving anything for retirement, study finds.

Q: How can I find out how much I am paying in fees in my 401(k) retirement plan? A: It’s an important question to ask, and finding an answer should be a lot easier than...

Maybe a 401(k) loaded with stocks isn't the best savings tool for some young people.

Workers are confused by the unknowns of retirement planning. No wonder so few are trying to do it.