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Your pre-tax IRA is subject to future income taxes, depending on your bracket. But it could offer planning opportunities, ...

Among workers who have access to a Roth 401(k), only 17% contribute to one. Here's why others want to start ASAP.

Whatever the reason, a lot of Americans are nervous about their finances -- specifically, what will happen to their ...

It’s really frustrating to work hard to save money and then look at your account balance and feel like you’ve made no ...

You should keep enough money in an emergency savings account to cover three to six months' worth of expenses. Anyone who's ...

Retirees of a certain age with 401ks, IRAs and other workplace retirement funds must take required minimum distributions or ...

Donald Trump has said he hopes Congress sends a bill to his desk that would eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. How ...

Retirement planning ultimately boils down to a simple equation: the more saved, the sooner financial independence becomes ...

If you're looking for ways to boost your retirement savings, you have options. For example: Start saving and investing early.

The Required Minimum Distribution is one of the most frustrating aspects in the financial arena and arguably one of the least ...

Taxes can be a major hassle at any point in life. But in retirement, they can be especially problematic. When you’re living ...