3 mistakes to avoid when saving for retirement

With a traditional retirement plan, you'll not only pay taxes on gains eventually, but you'll also be forced to take required ...

Liz Weston: Want to avoid taxes on minimum distributions from retirement accounts? There are a few ways

Answer: If you got a deduction for contributing this money, and you want to keep the funds you’re required to withdraw, then yes, you have to pay taxes on these distributions.

I retired at 60 and have been living off my Social Security and pension without even touching my $700K nest egg — but do I need a strategy for RMDs?

Beyond planning for potentially needing long-term care, Alice should also consider a plan for RMDs in her retirement. Since ...

Nearly half of Americans ‘aren’t ready to retire’, study reveals — here’s why making a plan for income in retirement is crucial for your golden years

Having a plan really does pay off. Research from T. Rowe Price found that individuals with a formal financial plan had two to four times more wealth when entering retirement compared to those without ...

A Couple in Their 80s Wants to Do Roth Conversions. Should They?

Glen and Harriett Hager have done a lot of estate planning. But they want to get their finances set in case one of them becomes incapacitated.