Modern Retirement

Socking away money for retirement is something that’s top of mind for many people. Here's what to know about traditional and Roth IRAs.

As Generation X continues getting closer to retirement, some have less than rosy views about their retirement prospects, according to a recently-released study from Fidelity Investments.

ROTH IRA's are growing in popularity among younger generations who are using this retirement tool in addition to a traditional 401(k) which typically has a company match. Here's why...

A recently-released study from GOBankingRates looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.

Balances for 401(k) retirement accounts hit the “second-highest average on record" in the final quarter of 2024, according to new data from Fidelity Investments.

WalletHub, a personal finance company, recently analyzed which U.S. states are the best and worst to retire in in 2025. Florida ranked highly, but other findings were surprising.

Generation X has been boosting its efforts to build nest eggs for retirement, according to the newly-released third-quarter retirement analysis by Fidelity Investments.

The key factors the report used to determine the best places to retire include happiness, affordability, health care quality, retiree taxes, desirability and the job market.

Tens of millions of private sector workers do not have a retirement savings plan through their employer, which could pose problems down the road for taxpayers, one expert says.

Social Security retirement benefits, on average, will increase by roughly $50 per month starting in January, the Social Security Administration said on Thursday.

Some American workers are sacrificing retirement later in life for more immediate, short term "microretirements."

Florida remained a very retirement-friendly state in 2024, with five locales in the Sunshine State appearing among WalletHub’s 10 best retirement cities.

Setting aside funds for retirement is important – and 22% of U.S. adults reported not starting the practice early enough brought them the most financial regret.

Bankrate ranked all 50 U.S. states in its report on the best and worst locations to retire. One state was given the top ranking, while another location landed at the bottom of the list.

Medicare is a safety net for millions of Americans but when your traveling not all the normal rules apply. Here's what to know.

Women in the U.S. are facing a potential retirement crisis, with a new survey of 55- to 75-year-old Americans finding that women's savings amount to just one-third of men's.

When you sign on to a new job, there are plenty of financial aspects to be mindful of in order to make the most money you possibly can.

A new analysis by Fidelity Investments found Americans' retirement account balances are the highest they have been in more than two years, thanks to two major factors.

The Labor Department on Tuesday finalized a rule that aims to crack down on retirement advice given by financial advisers, brokers and insurance agents.

For those new to investing, getting started isn't complicated. We breakdown how to get in the game in five easy steps.