Farran Powell is the managing editor of investing at Forbes Advisor. She was previously the assistant managing editor of investing at U.S. News & World Report. Her work has appeared in numerous ...

You don't need a professional to help you get your plans on solid ground, but you do need some help.

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

Most retirement savings plans allow savers to withdraw or borrow a limited portion for a down payment, but there can be hefty tax penalties.

When investors are considering their workplace retirement plans in relation to their other accounts, it’s essential that they ask two fundamental questions: How much does it cost, and how good are the ...

There is actually such a thing as contributing too much.

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In a TikTok video, a Gen X woman named Jen shared her troubling retirement plan of 'never stop working' and many people ...

Divorce at 60 can affect your finances in major ways. If you're thinking about buying your ex out of a shared home, you'll ...

Far too many people expect Social Security to provide enough income to live on. This common assumption could backfire in a ...