Federal Employees & Social Security: What You Should Know
Over the years, the end of December has been a popular time to retire among federal employees, and…
Navigating RMDs: A Federal Employee’s Guide To Managing Retirement Withdrawals
Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) can feel like one of those distant, technical details that don’t really matter until…
Do Europeans believe their pensions will still exist when they retire?
As the EU population ages and Brussels urges member states to boost private pension schemes, most people in…
What Is the Average 401(k) Withdrawal Rate for Retirees in 2025?
Ridofranz / Getty Images Vanguard reports that one in four retirees don’t touch their retirement savings at all…
If Your 401(k) Includes These Funds, You May Be Losing Thousands in Retirement—Here’s Why
Key Takeaways A 2025 study found that more than half of 401(k) plans from 2009 to 2013 offered…
Retiring Early With $1.5 Million Can Work—But You Need To Know When It Doesn’t
Key Takeaways While many Americans consider $1.5 million to be the “magic number” that they need to save…
How Much Do Real Doctors Actually Save for Retirement?
Sometimes here in WCI-land, we think all doctors make a gazillion dollars, save 75% of them, earn 25%…
Firms Face N277bn Funding Gap
Analysts warn that the pensions industry faces a significant challenge, as it will require about N276.8 billion to…
What Retirement Savings Look Like for Americans Under 35
Key Takeaways Only about half of Americans under 35 had money in retirement accounts in 2022, according to…
Social Security checks rise 2.8%, but many retirees say it’s not enough
Starting this month, millions of Social Security recipients will receive larger checks with a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment. However,…
Death, disability, lawsuits: The 8 life events financial advisers say clients are least prepared for
Americans are often ill-prepared for life’s toughest moments — including death and health calamities. For example, fewer than…
‘Probate is an unholy mess. It’s lucky my brother and I were close’
When Bob Maddams agreed to be an executor for his brother’s estate, he didn’t expect to still be…