The average payout for Social Security isn't enough to secure your future -- and is expected to get even smaller by 2034.

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Sometimes, life goes one way when you planned on it to go another. In the case of retirement planning, let's say you've been saving money in a tax-deferred retirement account (like a traditional ...

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I went on the hunt for the best solo 401k providers, did my research, and learned a whole lot. I've shared in the past the best options for saving for retirement with a side income, and I've leveraged ...

Wealth managers see a lot to like in President Donald Trump’s newly passed tax and spending bill, especially for wealthier clients. Merrill Lynch’s Ryan Moran helps families that span multiple ...

Kelsey Mayo, the Regulatory Affairs Chief at the American Retirement Association, explains that only the Treasury can open a Trump account, “so parents can’t just go to the local bank branch” to open ...

Even when contributing to an IRA, women can miss out on key opportunities. Vanguard found that women are more likely to leave their rollovers uninvested: 56% of them leave their money in cash for at ...

Everyone in the investment industry wants a slice of your returns. That's why, as a long-term buy-and-hold investor, it pays to follow a few basic rules when picking mutual funds. Start by choosing ...

Revenge saving can help younger homebuyers achieve their dream of homeownership, thanks to several strategies.

As part of the reconciliation budget bill that President Trump signed on July 4, children under the age of 18 will be eligible to have a Trump account opened for them, starting a year from now. Here’s ...

As a new mom, planning for my daughter’s future is top of mind. Before opening a savings or brokerage account, I asked ...