Many teachers and other non-profit workers are offered 403(b) plans, rather than a 401(k). But what is a 403(b)?

The good news is you have a powerful asset on your side: time. Learn about employer matches, Roth accounts, and more.

An alarming amount of Americans have less than $1,000 in retirement savings, according to the National Institute on ...

One in five Americans say they have not considered the cost of healthcare in retirement, according to Fidelity Investments’s ...

Contributing to your 401(k) is a great way to prepare for retirement, allowing for tax-deferred growth and, in some cases, ...

Despite viral social media claims that 401(k) retirement plans are a scam, financial professionals say they can be powerful tools for building long-term savings when used wisely.

But when your employer doesn't offer a match, you might feel unsure about whether your 401 (k) is the right home for your savings. It's ultimately an individual decision, but here are some factors to ...

Tens of millions of US employees working in the private sector don’t have access to a retirement savings plan like a 401(k) at work.

You can put more money in your pocket by claiming and opting in to perks, credits, rewards, and more. Here are a few sources of "free money" you may have overlooked.

Since 2002, retirement savers age 50 and over have had the option of making “catch-up” contributions to their 401 (k) plans, which stack on top of the regular limits for employee contributions to ...

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