Retiree finances

Here’s why you may be saving more in your 401(k) — and not even know it

You may be saving more money for retirement and not even know it. An increasing share of employers are automating…

‘Gray divorce’ has doubled since the ’90s — and the financial risk is high for women

Breaking up in old age can be costly, especially for women. The rate of “gray divorce” — a term that…

A 401(k) rollover is ‘the single largest transaction’ many investors make, expert says. What to know before doing it

Millions of people move money from a workplace 401(k) plan to an individual retirement account each year. Such “rollovers” are…

Why working longer is a bad retirement plan

Working longer is among the best ways to ensure you don’t outlive your retirement savings. The problem is, you can’t…

Investors roll more than $600 billion a year to IRAs. Anticipated Labor Department rules could raise their protections

The U.S. Department of Labor is poised to issue a rule in coming weeks that’s likely to raise protections for…