The IRS is raising your 401(k) and IRA contribution limits for 2026
The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.
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The IRS is increasing the contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, boosting the top threshold to account for inflation.
The U.S. population of people over 65 is expected to surge by 40% over the next 25 years, but many aren't prepared for longevity, a new study says.
President Trump signed an executive order that he says will democratize alternative investments for workers saving for retirement.
As stocks continue going up and down, here's what to know about your 401(k).
After the stock market plunged Thursday and Friday following President Trump's newest announced tariffs, many Americans are seeing their retirement savings, particularly in 401(k) plans, take a hit.
It started with a "smile."
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.
People say they need more money than ever to retire comfortably, but most employees are far from reaching their financial goal.
"The American Dream of retirement is going to be a nightmare for too many Gen-Xers," one expert said.
Investments in technology or crypto come with high risks.
"For most people, the best course of action is sit tight, double buckle the seat belt, keep adding money while stocks are lowering and keep accumulating more shares."
According to a personal finance website, 42 percent of Americans that were polled said that they have less than $10,000 saved for their eventual retirement.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average had its biggest single day point decline in its history-- at one point down 1,500 points.
Americans who want to retire may face very unequal paths to get there depending on where they live. Workplace retirement plans, such as 401(k) accounts, have become a critical retirement savings tool for most Americans.
Stocks tanked early Monday, with the Dow plunging more than 1,000 points following the lead set by overseas markets. Do the problems on Wall Street have you concerned?
Experts say even those who are normally careful with their finances are susceptible to money missteps.
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.
In an illuminating sign of changing times and revised visions of retirement, a new poll finds older Americans not only are delaying their retirement plans, they're also embracing the fact that it won't necessarily mark a complete exit from the workforce.
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.
American Airlines has just started implementing new work rules, pay, and benefits after getting a bankruptcy judge's OK to toss out the old pilot contracts.
New rules are starting for 401(k) plans, and many people are wondering if they are still worthwhile. Financial expert Jim Lacamp offers some advice.
With the stock market fluctuating, many people are wondering what's happening to their retirement funds, and if it's even possible to retire. These days, how much do you even need in order to retire?
Many people in their 40s and 50s are feeling the painful equation. When the market drops, so do their 401ks. It seems the only thing going up these days is the retirement age.
