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Retirement Savings
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Retirement savings are the funds individuals set aside during their working years to provide income and financial security after they stop working. These savings can be held in accounts such as 401(k)s, IRAs, pensions, or personal investments. The goal is to build enough money to cover living expenses, healthcare, and lifestyle needs throughout retirement.
How the Woodstock Generation Fared at Saving for Retirement
“If you remember Woodstock, you weren’t there.” August 15 marked the 50th anniversary of the landmark music and arts…
3 New Surveys Show How Student Loan Debt is Crippling 401(k) Contributions
Student loan debt, that mortal enemy of retirement savings, is showing no signs of slowing its assault on…
‘Does My Employer Offer a 401(k)?’ Too Many Americans Don’t Know
Despite a strong economy, only 25% of Americans feel ready for retirement, with many unsure about their retirement savings options.
Marriage Spurs Bigger Participation, Contributions to 401k Plans
Because Millennials tend to marry later than previous generations, the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR)…
Half of Older Americans Have No Retirement Savings? Not so fast…
GAO report finds 48% of households 55+ lack retirement savings, but excludes those with pension plans from analysis.
Can You Guess What Percentage of Working Americans Save Nothing?
No matter how much experts may try to persuade all working Americans to set aside some of their…
401k Fun: Billionaires, Buffett and (Really) Weird Stuff
Message From Author: Hey, it’s practically the weekend – time to take a break from the norm around…
Scoring the Progress of Retirement Savers
Discover the habits of successful retirement savers. Learn how specific employee actions can lead to higher projected lifetime income.
More Americans Anticipate Retiring Before Age 60
Amidst reports that millions of workers question whether they’ll ever have the means to retire, a growing number of Americans are aiming to clock out for good well before traditional retirement age.
Teens Don’t Know 401(k)s—But Want To
Maybe teenagers deserve a little more credit. Often perceived as self-centered and short-sighted, new research implies the opposite.