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

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 ...

A 401(k) is an employee-sponsored retirement plan offering tax advantages. You contribute a chosen percentage of your income, which is then automatically withheld from each paycheck by your employer ...

A little bit of strategy can set you and your spouse up for a more comfortable retirement.

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 ...

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.

What Are Retirement Plan Forfeitures? A retirement plan forfeiture occurs when an employee loses the rights to some or all of their employer-contributed retirement benefits. Forfeitures typically ...

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 ...