For years, Jim Sexton has led financial-education classes at a local library. He's often struck by gaps in attendees' knowledge of retirement planning. "Very few people understand what they need to ...

A 401(k) is an employee-sponsored retirement plan offering tax advantages. You contribute a chosen percentage of your income, which is then automatically withheld from each paycheck by your employer ...

When it comes to planning for retirement, most Americans have some basic ideas about best practices. We commonly hear advice such as max out your 401(k), don't spend frivolously right before ...

The 4% Rule is arguably the most famous strategy for making sure your retirement income lasts long. Developed in the 1990s, it offers an evidence-based answer to most retirees’ question: “How much can ...

Retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when you hear so many “rules” about when and how to prepare. If you’re a woman over 40, you might be juggling work, family, and your own future with more ...

To step off the corporate treadmill in your 50s or early 60s and maintain anything close to your standard of living, you need a seriously big retirement kitty. How serious? You'll likely need assets ...