Retirement planning

Although taxes on traditional 401(k) contributions are deferred, distributions will be subject to ordinary income taxes in retirement.

Workers should develop a sustainable withdrawal strategy to ensure that they won't outlive their savings.

Retired Sears workers want to create a committee to protect their interests after a retiree died shortly after his life insurance was canceled.

Workers say they are less satisfied with their defined contribution plans and would like to see more investment options.

“If you only focus on student loans, then you’ve lost 10 years of retirement planning,” says one expert.

An average couple aged 65 who are about to retire this year will need $285,000 to cover healthcare expenses.

Workers say they are less satisfied with their defined contribution plans and would like to see more investment options.

The limit on deductible contributions to health savings accounts will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families next year.

Account balances for workers who changed jobs were 60% lower than those who stayed with one employer for a four-year period, according to one study.

As much as 46% believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.