Retirement scan

As long as their earnings won't exceed the limit set by the Social Security Administration, they will not lose their benefits.

Only less than one-third of workers polled by TIAA claimed that they are contributing to an IRA

Even if those assets are used to pay for nonmedical expenses, an HSA can still be ahead of a 401(k) plan or an IRA.

Employees have a hundred—if not a thousand—possible options to consider when claiming Social Security benefits.

Retirees who consider taking withdrawals from their 401(k) and other similar plans should account for the tax impact before making a decision.

Savers are starting to take money out of their 401(k) accounts—despite taxes and penalties involved—assuming it will be replaced as markets continue to surge upward.

Employees should consider that state laws may differ on who may be legally recognized as a beneficiary's spouse and thus whether their partner would be entitled to spousal benefits.

While the funds are ideal for certain people, they don't address important retirement considerations, such as the cost of funding a comfortable living and a person’s savings rate.

With many private and public pensions in the red, employees are advised to look for options that will improve their prospects, such Roth IRAs.

IRA investors can draw funds from their accounts tax-free if the money will be used to fund college tuition and other related costs.