How Smart Savers Choose Between a 401(k) or Roth IRA

Q: My husband and I are in our middle 30s and both have good jobs in a prof...
Q: My husband and I are in our middle 30s and both have good jobs in a professional field. We each make $60,000 a year. Should we be saving in our 401(k) plans, or contributing...

When You're Bored Silly in Retirement

After taking a break from your career, you may need a break from retirement...
After taking a break from your career, you may need a break from retirement. Here's how three retirees found their next act.

Why Your 401(k) Is Missing $273,000

If the 401(k) system worked as advertised, the typical retiree would have $...
If the 401(k) system worked as advertised, the typical retiree would have $373,000, one study finds. The reality: $100,000.

The High Cost of Failing to Refinance

Many homeowners have missed out on big savings by not refinancing, new rese...
Many homeowners have missed out on big savings by not refinancing, new research finds. Here's why.

4 Ways to Fix Our Retirement System

These changes would help all of us work longer, if we want to, and retire m...
These changes would help all of us work longer, if we want to, and retire more comfortably.

How Do I Choose Investments for My 401(k)?

What's the the right mix of stocks and bonds for your retirement account? F...
What's the the right mix of stocks and bonds for your retirement account? Financial planners explain.

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