Fidelity and AARP warn that early 401(k) withdrawals cost more than workers realize. Here is the data, the real math, and ...

While 401(k)s can be convenient, they do have some serious drawbacks. You may be looking at limited investment choices and high fees. There's also the issue of facing a penalty for taking an early ...

The average retired worker today gets about $1,920 per month from Social Security, or roughly $23,000 per year. Since that's not a lot of money to live on, you may want to push yourself to build ...

Alternative investments could appear on some 401(k) menus in the year ahead. Here’s what that means for investors. Credit...George Wylesol Supported by By Tara Siegel Bernard Everyday investors have ...

Mistakes when rolling over your old 401(k) can be expensive and annoying. Sadly, they are surprisingly common. On a happier note, they also are easy to avoid. First, not all 401(k) assets can or ...

The nice thing about 401(k)s is that contributions are automatic, and there can be matching funds added to your account. However, you might feel restricted by your limited investment options, and the ...

If you're going to save money for retirement (which, to be clear, you should), then you probably want to do it in the most seamless, painless way possible. And that could mean falling back on your ...