Retirement

Researchers have proven that the 4 % rule, which stated that retirees can withdraw 4% of the value of a portfolio each year without depleting the principal for 30 years, is not a realistic withdrawal method for retirees.

Blood, sweat and tears should belong in the gym, but your money deserves some training time too.

You don't need a degree to understand your money, begin saving and pay down debt.

Learn the history, rules and risks of investing in IPO exchange-traded funds.

Maintain records of your pension benefits or risk losing them.

Learn some sensible strategies for making your hard-earned savings last for as long as you need them.

It's never too early to save for the future - learn how your children can get started.

Learn how the "sandwich generation" can save for retirement while taking care of their kids and parents.

Emerging market ETFs are typically seen as riskier investments, but some of them may be able to strengthen your retirement accounts.

If you are someone who is closer to the end of your working career, such a large amount may be almost unmanageable.

Now is the time to kick savings into high gear. Find out how.

Most Americans are saving only about 4% for retirement, which could mean that many U.S. citizens will never retire.

From staying in the workforce longer to finding a part-time job after retirement, there are many ways that retirees postpone retiring completely.

People who are planning poorly for retirement are simply deciding to work longer - often out of neccessity. Is this a smart idea?

Living comfortably can be easy if you follow a simple plan.

Sometimes the elderly lose their cognitive skills, that's when it may be time for their children to step in and assist with retirement planning.

The rise in these funds' popularity has contributed to misinformation about what they are and how they work. Learn more here.

Generally, any money you borrow from a 401(k) account is tax exempt. This feature is one of the reasons that - for critical short-term needs - such loans may be a better alternative to hardship withdrawals or high-interest forms of credit. As long as you pay the loan back in a timely matter, the only ...

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The simplicity of ETFs and their low fees make them perfect for retirement accounts.

Hoping to retire before 65? Here are a few tips on how to reach your early retirement goals.

Based on today's markets, which ETFs could you buy in 2013 that'll provide the best opportunity for an early retirement?

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These are some of the good choices for ETFs if you are in the late stages of retirement planning.

This is a great time to examine your anticipated expenditures and assess how your spending impacts your financial situation.

You can use the Monte Carlo Simulation to improve your retirement planning.

Are you on track to post-work bliss? We'll tell you how to find out.

If you earn a high income, there are many ways you can save extra money for an early retirement.

With the looming fiscal cliff, here's a look at how it could affect your retirement planning.

Faced with an overabundance of choices, many investors forget to stick to the basics.

Here are some calculations to determine if your net worth is what it should be at your age.

Just because you are comfortably in retirement, that doesn't mean you should stop keeping track of your net worth.

Here are the six best things you can do to increase your net worth.

For investors, the recent rules changes governing both 401(K)s and IRAs can be seen as a big win for the little guy.

IBM has made a move to not match 401(k) contributions each pay period. Instead, there will be a lump sum at the end of each year.

Determine whether your business is eligible to claim a tax credit for establishing a retirement plan.

Accumulating post-tax assets can work to your advantage. Find out how.

Read this if you've taken early distributions or owe excess-contribution or excess-accumulation penalties.

Here's another reason to put money toward your retirement nest egg.

If you have a Roth IRA, you are responsible for keeping track of your pretax versus after-tax assets.

Increases in estate tax rates and possible fiscal cliff implications will make things more difficult when it comes to arrangements for your death.

More and more people are realizing they must work part time during retirement. Here's a look at if you might have to.

IRA assets can't be taxed twice - find out how to avoid paying the second time around.

Eager to save for retirement? Learn how to avoid overpayment penalties.

In today's volatile market, Generation X can't sit around waiting for things to improve. Gen X must implement innovative strategies for retirement planning.

Learn how to work with the tax man to avoid getting gouged when you convert your plans.