It’s hard to ‘let it be’ when the market smashes 401(k) accounts
'The tendency as an investor is to say, yes, I want to take cover,' one financial planner said. That's often not the best move.
Some retirees will see bump in Social Security benefits in April
A new law increases benefits for some retired public service workers and provides back pay for others. Plus, other big changes coming.
Reader asks: How should I invest at 79?
I offer my advice about individual money challenges.
Frustrated with Your Medicare Advantage plan? Switch.
Medicare Advantage open enrollment runs until March 31, and there are changes to consider.
Why I love passive investing
Multiple studies find that lower-fee index funds outperform actively managed ones.
What do retirees regret the most?
Many retirees wish they'd saved more and started earlier, studies find.
Whats’ new for retirement savings in 2025
Higher contribution limits to 401(k) and IRA accounts, plus other twists are ahead for savers and retirees.
Here’s the ‘flipside of lifetime achievement’ award
“What distinguishes so many of the Purpose Prize winners is not only entrepreneurial intuition, but they’re also practical problem-solvers, rather than wild-eyed dreamers,” said Marc Freedman, co-CEO and founder of…
Retirement in America is a mess for many. Is there any good news?
Retirement in America is a disaster for many like Withers. And no one — politicians, financial planners, pick your own expert — seems to know what exactly to do about…
Social Security benefits will rise 2.5% in 2025
ith inflation continuing to cool, seniors will see a small uptick in their monthly Social Security checks.