More Americans tapped their retirement savings early
A withdrawal from your 401(k) account is typically taxed as ordinary income. Also, you’ll pay a 10% early withdrawal penalty before age 59½, unless you meet one of the IRS…
Many people make this Social Security mistake
"The more you feel like it's your money that the government has been sitting on, the sooner you want it back."
Your Second Act in Retirement: Planning for the Next Phase of Your Career.
Jean Chatzky and career strategist Kerry Hannon discuss how older adults can redefine their work lives
Even the rich are not facing retirement readiness reality
Forty-seven percent of Americans are finding themselves unprepared for retirement, according to a study by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research.
Peter Lynch, one of the greatest investors, talks “One Up On Wall Street”
The main thing is to keep an eye on the fundamentals of what happens to the company's business. You know, this crap of buy low, sell high, you know, buy…
Dude, Gen X are you slacking off?
There are several underlying economic issues making it harder for this cohort to save.
I bond rates poised to drop in May
“I bonds remain a solid investment for people looking for inflation protection, and are still competitive for people looking simply for near-term yield."
Looming deadline for mandatory retirement withdrawals
If you turned 72 last year, though, it's time to start taking some of that nest egg out — by April 1
How safe is your money?
“The vast majority of American households have bank deposits that are well below the $250,000 limit for FDIC insurance, which guarantees these households that their money is safe,” Mark Zandi,…
Easy way to Invest your tax refund in I bonds
I bonds can be a helpful way to grow your money and benefit from a historically high inflationary period.