Record share of Americans are tapping 401(k)s for hardship withdrawals
More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
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More Americans are digging into their retirement savings for emergency expenses, research from Vanguard shows.
Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
The investigation into a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats from Boar's Head continues, Eli Lilly is cutting the price of its weight loss drug Zepp and the number of "401k millionaires" is growing.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
"The American Dream of retirement is going to be a nightmare for too many Gen-Xers," one expert said.
More employees are tapping their nest eggs to cover financial emergencies, from medical care to avoiding eviction.
The fight over the nation's debt limit could have very real implications on everything from your 401(k) to Social Security.
Saving $1 million for retirement may sound like an impossible task that not many people have achieved.
According to personal finance website GoBankingRates.com, 42 percent of Americans polled said they have less than $10,000 saved for their eventual retirement.
SurePayroll's General Manager Andy Roe investigates why a majority of small businesses offer little to no retirement plan options.
Whether you're 25 or 55, you know you'll want to retire one day – and to retire in comfort you must save. These five simple steps can help you make a big difference in your efforts to reach retirement with lots of money in your retirement account.
Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.
A judge has upheld most aspects of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.
A judge has temporarily blocked full implementation of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.
The Michigan House has approved legislation ending state-provided health care coverage in retirement for new teachers but not a provision forcing them into a 401(k)-style retirement plan.
New teachers in Michigan still would get hybrid pensions under changes made to a teacher benefits bill.
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that would end pensions for newly-hired public school workers and instead give them 401-k's.
One investment expert recommends investors stay conservative in 2012.
Legislation aimed at reining in retiree benefit costs for Michigan state workers was approved Thursday by the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee.
If you're looking to lay blame for higher gas prices, you might want to look no further than your own 401k retirement account.
Click to view investment workshops for the month of February 2012.