3 reasons workers should claim Social Security early
Employees looking to launch a business should consider collecting their retirement benefits early.
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5 big changes for retirees in 2018
Retirees will have to alter the way they file taxes under the new tax law, including making two years' worth of charitable donations every other year to exceed the standard deduction and itemize.
The super-easy retirement investing plan
Employees who prefer a simple retirement investing strategy should consider a dividend stock index fund.
Retirement savers should ignore market forecasts
Retirees should stick to their strategies and diversify their portfolios with various sources of income.
3 top index funds for an employees’ IRA
Workers may want to opt for a fund that follows small companies as they will benefit from a lower corporate tax rate under the new tax law.
What makes the U.S. retirement system a bad example
A pension expert from the Netherlands says that the U.S. retirement system sets a bad example in securing the golden years of its workforce.
3 money mistakes that could ruin workers’ retirement
Employees should refrain from cosigning their child's student loan, as Social Security could garnish their retirement benefits if the child defaults on the loan payments.
Tips for avoiding costly RMD missteps
Missing required 401(k) minimum distributions are subject to a penalty equal to half the amount that should have been taken.
Trump asks Americans, ‘how’s your 401(k)?’ Here’s the answer
Although the current year has been good for participants, many workers are not investing in a retirement plan.
Even responsible savers make retirement mistakes
Holding too much cash is one of the common errors that employees make when saving for retirement.
7 ways to travel more in retirement
Retirees should take advantage of their flexible schedule, which allows them to go on vacation during off season to save on costs.
7 ways to travel more in retirement
Retirees should take advantage of their flexible schedule, which allows them to go on vacation during off season to save on costs.
Fixing small-company 401(k)s
Small firms are allowed to set up multiple-employer plans, but the government needs to "simplify and rationalize the rules" for these types of plans, says an expert.
401(k) retirement balances exceed expectations
New data shows that the average account balance broke records after increasing to $99,900 in the third quarter.
Social Security income can make or break retirees’ plan
Retired workers should claim their retirement benefits only when other taxable income sources are used up, as their benefits could be taxed if their taxable earnings reach a certain threshold.
4 smart Social Security moves to make before year-end
Workers can improve the odds of getting bigger Social Security benefits after they retire by asking for a salary raise from their employer.
Should retirees avoid the stock market?
Retired workers should remain invested in stocks even if they have to scale back their exposure to this investment type, experts say.
Should retirees avoid the stock market?
Those who leave the workforce should remain invested in stocks even if they have to scale back their exposure to this investment type, experts say.
401(k) rollover actions not off the hook in fiduciary rule delay’
Financial advisors can still be held liable for violating impartial conduct standards even though the fiduciary rule has been delayed until 2019.
A harsh financial reality facing retirees
One-third of households headed by Americans aged 65 and older derive 90% of their retirement income from Social Security, according to a GAO report.
