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 ...

When it comes to retiring, you hear many horror stories how most Americans don’t have nearly enough money saved. As a result, their chances of actually retiring are slim. Reading all of these articles ...

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 ...

To determine the best retirement planning apps and tools, we evaluated platforms based on their ability to help users track progress toward retirement, model long-term income strategies, or increase ...

Retirement planning is a long game that requires consistent saving and intentional investing — and a working knowledge and understanding of your federal benefits. Wherever you are on your retirement ...

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 ...

A practical look at the “80 percent rule,” why it is useful, and how you can adapt it to your own retirement planning ...

Revolutions aren’t just a thing of history—they’re happening right now. From the industrial era to the digital boom, each transformation has redefined the way people live and work. Today, a new shift ...

This week I try to address some of the questions that have been raised during these unusual times for federal retirement planning and decision-making. There have been a lot of questions from employees ...