Does your employer offer a 401(k) plan? If so, congratulations! Only a little more than half of the United States' private ...

Diversification is one of the first rules every investor learns, and for very good reason, as spreading risk across asset classes, sectors, and geographies has long been the foundation of building a ...

But one of the best ways to protect your portfolio from a mid-retirement stock market crash is to stockpile cash for that sort of event. If you build a cash cushion, you'll have the option to leave ...

Survey data shows how retirement savings differ by age, including how many Americans have accounts and how much they’ve saved. See how you compare to others your age.

For Gen X, delaying retirement can be an opportunity to pilot-test your second act, plan for your inheritance and structure ...

Separating the facts from fiction is an important first step toward building a retirement plan that's grounded in reality rather than being based on incorrect assumptions.

Millions of workers don’t have employer-sponsored retirement accounts. But the president’s proposal in the State of the Union speech may not answer their needs.

Once paychecks stop, it can be frightening to shift out of the savings habit. But there are strategies to enjoy your nest egg and make it last.

The reality is sobering: The average 401 (k) balance of a Gen Xer is about $190,000, while the average balance for Boomers ...

Building an investment portfolio that can fund your retirement requires you to pick assets that can withstand the market’s ups and downs. The idea is to build a portfolio that doesn’t require regular ...

For workers ages 21 to 64, the median amount saved in defined contribution plans like 401(k)s is just $955, according to a new analysis of 2023 Census data by the National Institute on Retirement ...

In an all-hands meeting with employees on Thursday, Apple CEO Tim Cook briefly touched on the topic of retirement, but he remained coy about his plans. "I spend a lot of time thinking about who's in ...