A groundbreaking national retirement program could give every high school graduate $1,000 to start saving. The program aims to help Americans build retirement accounts worth up to $500,000.

Reddit is a funny place, an online forum apparently populated primarily by millionaires seeking free financial advice from ...

But at 60, you’ll face some income challenges. Pension payments often start at 65, although some plans offer reduced benefits ...

If so, you'll soon be withdrawing some money you may have in a retirement account. The IRS requires it. It's called a ...

Unfortunately, 41 states and Washington, D.C. not taxing Social Security means there are nine states that do: There's no way to predict if and for how long these states will continue to tax Social ...

Almost 20 years ago, I took out a 20-year term life insurance policy for $500,000 and named my wife as beneficiary. The ...

Acing all the key components of retirement planning is akin to getting a perfect score on the SAT college entrance exam. It’s ...

If you can afford to save for your future, it's best to begin making contributions. You should also consider these steps to ...

Our often grumpy technology columnist worries for advisors regarding large client inheritances, and other things.

The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a monthly payment you can get if you are 65 or older. The Supplement is based on income and is available to Old Age Security pensioners with low income. It is ...

A joint-life annuity ensures that after one annuitant dies, payments continue for the life of the surviving spouse. If the ...

Whether you make $50,000 a year or $500,000 a year, your goal is probably the same — to keep as much of your income as ...