Roth 401(k)

As a retirement planning tool, contributions to these accounts can offer plan participants a more nuanced approach to retirement saving than a traditional 401(k) plan can on its own.

A Roth IRA is a good savings vehicle for workers who expect to move to a higher tax bracket in retirement.

As a retirement planning tool, contributions to these accounts can offer plan participants a more nuanced approach to retirement saving than a traditional 401(k) plan can on its own.

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More workers are gaining access to a Roth 401(k), and employees should take advantage of it.

Working longer and delaying Social Security could result in a bigger retirement benefit.

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

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.

Employers are relieved that plans are left unscathed, but insiders are still keeping a sharp eye on the impact of deduction for pass-through entities.

The tax plan would make itemized deductions less valuable so some retirees would lose a deduction that covers payments for nursing homes, assisted living or inpatient hospital care.

The Roth 401(k) is more flexible than a Roth IRA, and it is funded with after-tax dollars, which can help "diffuse the potential tax bomb."

The Roth 401(k) is more flexible than a Roth IRA, and it is funded with after-tax dollars, which can help "diffuse the potential tax bomb."

While the average savings in retirement accounts increased markedly in recent years, the amounts varied significantly by income levels, experts say.

While the average savings in retirement accounts increased markedly in recent years, the amounts varied significantly by income levels, says an expert.

Some consumer advocates worry that this will negatively affect small businesses and middle- and low-income Americans.

Recent graduates tend to be in a low tax bracket early in their careers when it pays for them to save as much as they can in a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k), writes an industry expert.

Recent graduates tend to be in a low tax bracket early in their careers when it pays for them to save as much as they can in a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k), writes an industry expert.

The total out-of-pocket health care expenses of a 65-year-old couple in retirement could exceed $320,000, plus 5% annual increases.

The total out-of-pocket health care expenses of a 65-year-old couple in retirement could exceed $320,000, plus 5% annual increases.

The most important consideration is that employees are able to complete the 35-year work period because benefits are based on the 35 highest-paid years from their careers.