Social Security

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.

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.

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.

Missing required 401(k) minimum distributions are subject to a penalty equal to half the amount that should have been taken.

Although the current year has been good for participants, many workers are not investing in a retirement plan.

Holding too much cash is one of the common errors that employees make when saving for retirement.

Retirees should take advantage of their flexible schedule, which allows them to go on vacation during off season to save on costs.

Retirees should take advantage of their flexible schedule, which allows them to go on vacation during off season to save on costs.

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.

New data shows that the average account balance broke records after increasing to $99,900 in the third quarter.