401(k) hardship withdrawals are on the rise. They’re ‘the worst way to get money,’ expert says
Retirement account balances are rising. But the share of participants tapping hardship withdrawals is growing, as well, according to recent
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Are U.S. seniors among the developed world’s poorest? It depends on your point of view
OECD data suggests about 1 in 4 seniors in the U.S. are poor. Tweaking Social Security may be the best
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Treasury bills are still paying above 5%. Here’s what to know before buying
Treasury bill yields are still well above 5% following another interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. Here's what investors
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The top 10 U.S. cities for retirees — No. 1 isn’t in Florida
Although many Florida cities still ranked highly on U.S. News & World Report's list of best cities to retire in,
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Here’s how much you need to save each month to earn $40,000, $50,000 and $60,000 per year in interest for retirement
Saving enough money now could make it possible to fund your retirement by living off of your returns without ever
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This lesser-known 401(k) plan change will soon strip higher earners of a tax break
There's a 401(k) catch-up contribution change coming for higher earners in 2024. Here's what older retirement savers need to know.
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Here’s how much you need to save every month to earn $80,000, $90,000 and $100,000 per year in interest for retirement
Saving enough money now could make it possible to fund your retirement by living off of your returns without ever
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As the Social Security reform debate heats up on Capitol Hill, leaders debate if raising taxes is the answer
Social Security's trust funds will not be able to pay full benefits in the next decade if nothing changes. One
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Here’s the salary Americans say they need to feel financially secure
There are plenty of reasons for Americans to feel unsure about the economy, but a new survey finds making more
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