Retirement planning

Many Americans make the mistake of tapping their home value for immediate financial issues instead of using it to help fund their retirement.

Lawmakers have a responsibility to craft legislation and regulations that will help employers of all sizes, says State Street Global Advisors’ Melissa Kahn.

Why timing is so important for college graduates when making contributions to their employers' 401(k) plans.

Why timing is so important for college graduates when making contributions to their employers' 401(k) plans.

A rising share of Americans is holding jobs into their golden years, bucking the overall trend of people leaving the labor force.

Retirees who used a 4% withdrawal rate on a portfolio with a 50/50 asset allocation have retained 67.5% of their wealth 16 years out.

Most plan sponsors are falling short when it comes to managing their RFP process, says adviser Robert Lawton.

Lawmakers have a responsibility to craft legislation and regulations that will help employers of all sizes, says State Street Global Advisors’ Melissa Kahn.

Retirees who used a 4% withdrawal rate on a portfolio with a 50/50 asset allocation have retained 67.5% of their wealth 16 years out.

Men and women approach retirement planning in opposite ways, and benefit managers need to change the way they advise female staffers.