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.

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.