Retirement

Proposed legislation would establish rainy day accounts and provide for penalty-free withdrawal from retirement savings for unexpected life events.

Peg Creonte, president of government savings at Ascensus, explains how tax-advantaged savings programs can be a key to long-term financial wellness.

Thanks to new adjustments from the IRS, Americans can put significantly more savings in their 401(k)s next year. But will they?

Most 401(k) and other employer-sponsored retirement plans, as well as individual retirement accounts (IRAs), have at least some money invested in companies that contribute to fossil fuel extraction, deforestation or both.

It's imperative to have an evidence-based understanding of how employees from historically marginalized communities are utilizing retirement plans.

It's the biggest cost-of-living increase since 1981.

The report recommended that retirement ages need to be lifted almost everywhere in the face of mounting threats from aging populations, government debt and low birth rates. 

Executive coach Joe Casey works with people on the cusp of retirement into thinking creatively about how they want to spend their time.

Some older Americans worry that if they return to work, they'll get less money from Social Security. In fact, the opposite is true — but advisers need to get the word out.

The retirement giants announced a rare collaborative effort to help employees keep savings in tax-advantaged accounts when they switch jobs.

Developing educational tools will help employees understand benefits, increase ROI and strengthen partnerships in the quest to retain talent.

Financial wellness benefits must go well beyond education, says John Quinn, head of institutional retirement products and platforms at Bank of America.

Retiring overseas can be a great option for seniors seeking adventure and cheaper healthcare. Here's what they should know before they hop a plane.

Plan sponsors will need to pull together details involving non-discrimination testing and government reporting, as well as recordkeeping and pre- and post-transfer documentation.

Achieving a certain dollar amount in retirement isn't the only thing you'll need to consider when deciding on a planning strategy.

Biden's program will wipe out federal debt for millions of borrowers, freeing up cash to compound in long-term nest eggs over decades.

A low cost of living paired with ample access to healthcare services make these cities ideal locations for people reaching retirement age.

Helping spread the word about a little-known federal tax credit will help increase retirement readiness and may line pockets with extra cash.

"We are getting closer to the bottom of that talent pool," Indeed's economic research director warned.

The Advancing Auto Portability Act of 2022 would encourage the widespread adoption of auto portability.