Severely shaken by the financial crisis and ongoing volatile equity markets, Americans are thinking less about a dream retirement and more about meeting basic needs. They especially are asking how to ...

Retirement saving is a long-term plan to set aside and invest money to provide income after you stop working. It often involves contributing to accounts like 401(k)s or IRAs. Starting early helps ...

Ever feel overwhelmed by the thought of how to invest for your retirement? You’re not alone. Investing is filled with unfamiliar terms and complex strategies, so it’s no wonder many people feel ...

For years, Jim Sexton has led financial-education classes at a local library. He's often struck by gaps in attendees' knowledge of retirement planning. "Very few people understand what they need to ...

As the first of the baby boom generation enters into their retirement years, many are scratching their heads, wondering if their investment safety blanket will cover them throughout retirement. This ...

A 401(k) is an employee-sponsored retirement plan offering tax advantages. You contribute a chosen percentage of your income, which is then automatically withheld from each paycheck by your employer ...

The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) provides retirement and disability benefits to eligible workers. If you become disabled, you may be eligible to receive FERS disability retirement ...