Americans are getting creative with their retirement savings. It’s not just about maxing out that 401 (k) anymore. While ...

Retirement might seem like a distant event, but life moves fast. So, investing money for retirement as early as possible—like ...

Retirement account balances reached fresh records in the third quarter, capping off a period of sustained growth that has ...

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A one-time transfer outperforms an equal-installments method in most tax situations, research finds.

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Unlike last year, the agency also announced an increase to the contribution cap for individual retirement accounts.

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President Donald Trump signed an executive order in August that aims to expand 401(k) options to include private equity and other alternative assets. A panel recently looked at what this executive ...

There's one type of plan that can really boost your retirement savings. With this retirement savings account, you may be able to save 29% more than your peers who don't have it.

Starting in 2026, the IRS is raising the contribution limits for 401K and retirement accounts, and here's how you can save a ...