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Retirement planning
How the U.S. retirement system stacks up against the rest of the world
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Alex Schroeder
Nov 7, 2023
A recent global ranking of 47 retirement income systems puts the U.S. right in the mediocre middle at 22nd place.
401(k) balances are rising, but most savers still won't have enough for retirement
Aug 18, 2023
The average 401(k) balance is a tenth of what a middle-class person would need to maintain their lifestyle, one expert says.
When you find your calling late in life, retirement can wait
by
Sarah Leeson
Oct 11, 2022
Susan Labarthe didn't start medical school until her 50s. Her 80th is around the corner, but she's not done practicing medicine yet.
Older consumers may be less inclined to go out and spend as the pandemic continues
Oct 28, 2020
Though rising stock and home values have helped older workers and retirees, they have less time to make up for financial losses.
FAQ: The differences between a pension and a 401(k)
Oct 9, 2019
An explanation of how they work and which one is better.
GE freezes pensions as the benefit becomes endangered in private sector
Oct 8, 2019
General Electric is freezing its pensions for 20,000 non-union workers and will offer pension buyouts for another 100,000 former employees. GE said the move will save $8 billion, part of a plan to shed some of the company’s considerable debt. The move, from one of America’s most iconic corporations, is just one more step in […]
How a new rule could affect your retirement savings
Oct 6, 2016
To lure more investors, BlackRock is cutting ETF fees.
For public good, not for profit.
Hispanic millennials make less, but save more
by
Donna Tam
Aug 3, 2016
A Wells Fargo survey says most millennials don’t think they can stash away $1 million by the time they retire, and the situation is more critical for female and Hispanic millennials.
What financial goal do you want to meet by this time next year?
Oct 30, 2015
Using a year as our point of reference, tell us your story.
Many boomers can't afford to retire
Aug 3, 2015
Lost wealth from the recession and longer life expectancy are partly to blame.