Retirement
Nearly Half of US Workers Don’t Have a Work-Based Retirement Plan
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2014
Part-time and low-income workers, as well as those who work for small businesses, are the most likely to not have a retirement plan.
You May Want to Retire in One of These States
Krystal Steinmetz on September 30, 2014
Kiplinger explains which states are the most tax-friendly to retirees and which are the least tax-friendly.
Could Europe’s Ongoing Economic Troubles Affect Your Retirement?
Maryalene LaPonsie on September 29, 2014
Some European countries can’t seem to get their economies out of first gear. Should you be concerned?
Fewer Americans Have Retirement Accounts, New Study Says
Krystal Steinmetz on September 15, 2014
A new report from the Federal Reserve found that fewer people have retirement accounts and the poor have been hit especially hard.
More US Retirees Embrace Nomadic Lifestyle Overseas
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2014
A growing number of Americans are selling their homes and possessions and spending their retirement years traveling abroad.
Saving for Kids’ College Trumps Retirement Savings for Single Parents
Krystal Steinmetz on August 22, 2014
A recent study reveals that single parents are putting off saving for retirement so they can help pay for their children’s postsecondary education.
Got a Raise? Congrats. Now Boost Your Retirement Contribution
Krystal Steinmetz on April 5, 2017
A new survey reveals that one-third of Americans have never increased their retirement plan contribution rate.
Nearly 1 in 3 US Adults Have No Retirement Savings
Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2014
A federal survey found that only 18 percent of Americans close to retirement age plan to retire on a set date and not work again.
Retiring Early Could Cost You $51,000 Extra in Medical Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on June 13, 2014
Fidelity says couples retiring this year will face $220,000 in medical costs during retirement. It’s $51,000 more if you retire early at 62.
Retirees Are Back on the Job and Liking It, Survey Says
Krystal Steinmetz on June 11, 2014
A new study shows that many Americans want to continue to work in retirement, and money is not the top motivation for most of them.
The Best Places to Retire Are Not Where You Think
Krystal Steinmetz on March 5, 2021
Bankrate.com ranks the best states to retire in for 2014, and Florida and Arizona don’t rank in the top 10.
Boomers Put Recession Behind Them and Retire in Droves
Karen Datko on May 30, 2014
Many baby boomers put off their retirement plans because of the ravages of the Great Recession. Now they’re feeling more confident about quitting work.
Women Twice as Likely as Men to Retire in Poverty
Krystal Steinmetz on May 15, 2014
The median income for elderly women is $11,600 less per year than it is for senior men.
Americans Are Retiring Later in Life But Much Sooner Than They Planned
Krystal Steinmetz on April 29, 2014
A new Gallup poll indicates that, on average, Americans don’t retire until age 62.
High-Earners Are Feeling More Confident About Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on March 20, 2014
Those earning less than $75,000 aren’t feeling nearly as confident that they’ll have a retirement that’s comfortable.
Can You Stop Grandma From Gambling Away Her Retirement?
Marilyn Lewis on February 19, 2014
The gambling industry targets seniors, and sometimes the consequences can be devastating for their finances.
Get Free Retirement Advice From the Pros
Donna Freedman on February 17, 2014
Take advantage of this online event to get a better understanding of how to save for your future, even if your budget is tight.
Obama Rolls Out New Retirement Plan. Will It Help People Save More?
Nancy Dunham on January 29, 2014
The MyRA program announced by President Obama is intended to help low- and middle-income Americans save more for retirement.
Study: Millennials Need at Least $1.6 Million to Retire
B.T. Ballenger on October 31, 2013
If you’re part of the generation born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, this is depressing. But there are lessons to take heart from.
Study: Average Millennial Can’t Retire Until Age 73
B.T. Ballenger on October 24, 2013
Student debt will cost the average millennial $115,096 in lost potential retirement savings, a new study says.
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