The average retirement plan participants between the ages of 45 and 54 had an average balance of $168,646 in 2023, according to Vanguard. How does your savings balance compare?

An IRA — a tax-advantaged investment account — is a woman’s ticket to closing the retirement savings gap. Here are the main ...

9 Completely Legal Ways to Avoid Taxes on IRA Withdrawals While you have to pay tax when you withdraw money from an IRA, you can reduce what you owe with a little planning.

The Rule of $1 More explains how to plan for critical retirement thresholds. "You don't want to step off a cliff just because of $1 more." ...

The amount you should contribute to a 401(k) depends on your savings plan and whether your employer matches contributions. Here's how all that ties together.

Maximum Roth IRA contributions increase Unlike money saved in traditional IRAs, cash set aside for a Roth IRA is taxed preemptively rather than when you cash it out in retirement. Contribution limits ...