But keep in mind that you can't keep all that money in there forever. The IRS requires you to begin withdrawing money from ...

Growing a retirement account to $1 million depends heavily on how early you start investing. At a conservative 6% annual rate of return, a 35-year-old needs to save about $863 per month to reach $1 ...

Early withdrawals are generally subject to a 10% penalty, in addition to normal income taxes. But there are lots of exceptions—including some new ones. Here’s the latest. One source Americans consider ...

There are many different tax-advantaged retirement accounts, but the alphabet and number soup can be confusing. Some of those ...

On this episode of The Long View, Ed Slott, president and founder of Ed Slott and Company, shares his advice for tax planning in retirement at year-end, new rules for inherited IRAs, and how to deal ...

As more employers are adding managed accounts to their retirement plans, there is a growing interest in also using them as a Qualified Default Investment Alternative (QDIA). 1 They offer personalized ...

This retirement account may seem appealing because of the freedom it affords, but it will cause you to bleed precious money ...

It's sad but true that for most of us, Social Security benefits will provide far less income in retirement than we'll need or want. Indeed, as of August, the average Social Security retirement benefit ...

For retirees (or soon-to-be retirees), futures contracts can offer an additional avenue for diversification and hedging opportunities, helping to manage market volatility. However, there are a few ...