Key Takeaways Americans ages 55-64 hold an average of $8,000 in savings—more than most of their younger peers, but less than ...

Survey data shows how retirement savings differ by age, including how many Americans have accounts and how much they’ve saved. See how you compare to others your age.

Financial planners say you should have five to six times your income saved by age 50. Here's how that benchmark works, and ...

Americans increasingly use 401(k)s as emergency funds, not retirement savings, exposing flaws in U.S. retirement policy and ...

The year is already rapidly coming to a close, making it peak season for assessing (and, in many cases, reassessing) contribution options related to retirement savings accounts. A major factor worth c ...

Keep adjusting your portfolio based on your income needs and spending goals. If there's a year when you want to take a big trip and do some home renovations, see if it's possible to work with your ...

Ease and accessibility matter a lot during retirement. Specialised Senior-citizen savings accounts often guarantee priority servicing for holders. Several banks also assign dedicated relationship ...

In IRA expert Ed Slott’s recent monthly newsletter, Ryan McKeown, CPA, CFP, a senior vice president and financial adviser ...

The stock market is down nearly 10% from its all-time high, based on S&P 500 returns through the end of April. A recession may be looming. There are times to sit back and admire the balance on your ...

Savings account yields are much higher than a few years ago Top rates may fall if the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates ...

The year is coming to a close rapidly, making it peak season for assessing — and, in many cases, reassessing — contribution ...