Retirement scan

Workers have an option to stash their bonus in their 401(k), but doing it may not be a good idea.

New research finds that Americans are stashing more cash in their 401(k)s than in savings account.

Not knowing the differences between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA could be costly for retirement savers.

Adding five years to working years will enable workers to replace their pre-retirement income by up to 90% instead of 60% in some cases,

Annual contribution limits for 401(k) plans have been raised to $18,500 this year, with catch-up contribution limits capped at $6,000.

Employees looking to launch a business should consider collecting their retirement benefits early.

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.

Employees who prefer a simple retirement investing strategy should consider a dividend stock index fund.

Tax-free withdrawals could outweigh an employer's match if early withdrawals are made for expenses like healthcare.

Retirees should stick to their strategies and diversify their portfolios with various sources of income.