Retirement planning

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…

Not saving in your 401(k)? Your employer may re-enroll you

If you elected not to participate in your company’s 401(k) plan, your employer may have other ideas. The concept of…

More employers offer a Roth 401(k) — and a Secure 2.0 change may prompt more workers to use it

More workers are getting access to a Roth savings option in their 401(k) plans. In 2022, 89.1% of employers that…

Biden administration to crack down on ‘junk fees’ in retirement plans

The Biden administration is cracking down on so-called “junk fees” in retirement accounts.   The U.S. Department of Labor on…

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…

Suze Orman: ‘Big mistake if you park your money forever in bonds’

Suze Orman has a warning for investors relying too heavily on bonds. The personal finance expert believes the draw of…

Net worth surged 37% in pandemic era for the typical family, Fed finds — the most on record

Net worth surged for the typical family during the pandemic era, largely on the back on higher home and stock…

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…

Corporate pensions are at their healthiest in more than a decade

Pension plans for the largest U.S. companies are at their healthiest in more than a decade — and that’s largely…