How gig economy workers can save for retirement
Several types of plans are available, but figuring out which one is right for you can be confusing, so here's some help
Retirement
When delaying your Social Security benefits pays off
The impact of your age when you begin collecting benefits can be more financially significant than you think
Claiming Social Security too early costs Americans $3.4 trillion
Only 4% of retirees claim the benefit at the optimal time. Everyone else is losing out on $111,000 per household
Hardship withdrawals from your company's 401(k)
The rules for hardship withdrawals are strict and the costs of taking money from your future retirement can be sky-high
What to do in your 20s and 30s to be set in your 60s and 70s
Millennials take note: The key to retiring on time is starting to save money early. Follow this advice from experts
How companies are also flunking retirement planning
Few employers offer phased-retirement plans, which can help both workers and companies plan for retirement
A tricky IRA trap that retirees need to avoid
The rules for annual required minimum distributions can hit you with investment losses if you aren't careful
What to do about a falling 401(k) account
It really depends on how old you are and whether you've got a strategy in place for inevitable market drops
A "do-over" chance for Medicare open enrollment
You have until March 31 to change your choice of Medicare Advantage plan or switch to original Medicare
How older workers and retirees can stop worrying about falling stocks
You'll need to keep a historical perspective and have a strategy that protects against inevitable market crashes
5 New Year’s resolutions for working boomers
Here are critical steps that will improve your retirement prospects and -- best part -- can be easy to achieve
An IRS rule that can aid your retirement income strategy
The agency's "required minimum distribution" after age 70½ can work as a withdrawal plan, with some big caveats
What retirees and older workers can do about stock market volatility
Don’t worry about stock market crashes -- but do take simple steps to safeguard your retirement savings
10 years after Great Recession, retirement savings remain scant
Today's workers report being more confident, but too many really have no clear idea about how much savings they need
Stock market swings spook many older workers, retirees
The specter of the 2008 financial crisis is particularly unsettling for those still rebuilding their portfolios
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