401(k) rollover to an IRA: Fees, risks and mistakes to avoid
Millions of people roll money from a workplace retirement plan to an individual retirement account each year —…
Hiltzik: Ordinary Americans struggle to fund their 401(k) plans while plutocrats fill theirs with tax-free millions
For a half-century, Congress has been offering middle- and working-class Americans options for tax-advantaged individual retirement savings, largely…
When Can You Start Collecting Social Security?
You can start claiming Social Security retirement benefits as early as age 62, but your monthly check will…
Retirement income: Why a mix of investments, annuities may beat 4% rule
Today’s workers entering retirement face one big dilemma: What is the best way to turn their nest eggs…
A 61-year-old stashed Roblox shares in his IRA before the company went public — now it reportedly holds $68 million
Jason York/Shutterstock For the average American, individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and 401(k)s are a way to secure their…
How Much Is the Average Social Security Check in 2026?
The size of your Social Security check depends on your work history, lifetime earnings, retirement age and the…
Most IRA money comes from 401(k) rollovers, not contributions
Kathrin Ziegler | Digitalvision | Getty Images Individual retirement account assets dwarf those of 401(k) plans. IRAs held…
Fidelity: Average 401(k) balances fall due to market volatility
Financial pressures pushed more savers to tap their retirement accounts in the first part of 2026, new data…
Are you a middling millionaire with $1-$3 million in retirement savings? Be on the lookout for the ‘tax torpedo’
The ideal game plan for retirement seems simple: accumulate as much money as possible and minimize taxes as…
The deadline for 2025 IRA contributions is April 15. Who qualifies
Whitetea | E+ | Getty Images As the April 15 tax deadline approaches, some investors will soon make…
Trump Says ‘The Only Thing Really Going Up Big’ Is Your 401(k)s — But Hardship Withdrawals Just Hit a Record High
Markets can rise fast, but so can pressure behind the scenes. President Donald Trump has pointed to growing…
Year-End Money Moves to Strengthen Your Finances in 2026
Choreograph (Konstantin Yuganov) / Getty Images Smart year-end moves can strengthen your financial position heading into 2026. New…