Retirement saving is a long-term plan to set aside and invest money to provide income after you stop working. It often involves contributing to accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs. Starting early helps ...

Most Americans know the retirement basics, but advisors say many key moves often get overlooked. Here are 15 things financial ...

Ever feel overwhelmed by the thought of how to invest for your retirement? You’re not alone. Investing is filled with unfamiliar terms and complex strategies, so it’s no wonder many people feel ...

For years, Jim Sexton has led financial-education classes at a local library. He's often struck by gaps in attendees' knowledge of retirement planning. "Very few people understand what they need to ...

Retirement planning is central to having a happy golden years. Source: AAG.com There are very few things as important to the average American as retirement planning, yet most of us don't put nearly as ...

You don't need to be an investment expert to begin building a nest egg for retirement. Consistently saving a modest amount and investing it in a low-cost fund can lead to impressive gains over time.

One of the most common requests Morningstar StockInvestor editor Matt Coffina receives from his subscribers is to provide guidance on asset allocation. In the most recent issue of the newsletter, he ...

Only 10% of today’s private-sector workers can count on retiring with defined benefit plans, which used to be standard. That means you have to take charge of your own money if you want to retire well.

The best retirement plans are the result of a lot of thought, consulting, and homework. Without a solid plan in place, many people's "golden" years are anything but. In 2013, Fidelity and Vanguard put ...

I know the first thing that will come to mind for many younger investors: "We are young, do we really need to worry about retirement yet?" The answer is an overused phrase, "it is never too early". I ...

A Roth 401(k) is a defined contribution retirement plan funded by after-tax dollars. The Roth 401(k) plan shares many similarities with the Traditional 401(k) plan, although the latter is funded with ...