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…
Ask The Wolf of Wall Street: Why the S&P 500 Index is the ticket to riches
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Understanding how long you might live is a key to retirement planning
"Increased longevity changes everything," Joseph Coughlin, director of the AgeLab at MIT, told Yahoo Finance. "It is not just about more time, it adds more complexity."
Are you a 401 (k) millionaire?
For the first half of the year, the number of folks hitting that cool million target soared roughly 20%.
The retirement savings guessing game
a sizable 42% of workers agree with the statement, “I prefer not to think about or concern myself with retirement investing until I get closer to my retirement date,”
Dude, Gen X are you slacking off?
There are several underlying economic issues making it harder for this cohort to save.
Better plan on Social Security shortfall, advisors say
“We don't even include Social Security in our clients’ retirement income plans until they are ‘actually’ taking it.”
The biggest 2023 retirement changes coming your way
A number of retirement reforms were included in the federal spending package that passed Congress.
Higher 401(k) contribution limits not helping many workers
This dearth of retirement savings has lasting repercussions for future retirees.
Do you know how much healthcare costs will be in retirement?
According to the new Fidelity Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate, a retired opposite sex couple age 65 in 2022 may need an average of $315,000 saved (after tax) to cover…