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Many Americans know that when they reach retirement age, a life of comfort won't necessarily come from the income they've…

Wondering about how to get started saving for retirement in your 20s? In this article, we'll take a look at…

Ned and Nancy had no visions of green golf courses and bridge tournaments when they retired five years ago. Instead,…

Everyone wants to maximize their retirement benefits. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration (SSA) life expectancy calculator can help you do…

In addition to the question of when you're going to retire, where is a big issue. You may vacation to…

Are you worried by the current economics news? The latest headlines of looming recession are troubling. But money expert Clark…

When it comes to retirement destinations, many people look to settle down in sunny Florida or Arizona, but an increasing…

Entering retirement can spawn feelings you may not have felt since the last day of fifth grade. No more classes!…

If you're confused by which target date fund to choose, you might be tempted to have multiple target date funds…

When it comes to investing, money expert Clark Howard favors investment companies that hold costs down for their customers and…

Longtime listeners know that annuities are a four-letter word in my mind. Most annuities have massive commissions and massive expenses.…

If you've successfully managed to set up your household budget such that you have some extra money saved up for…

Do you invest with Fidelity Investments or are you thinking about investing with them? This popular online discount brokerage is…

One of my favorite economic concepts is that people respond to incentives. If a product you want is on sale,…

If you're a teen or the parent of a teen reading this, we have some very compelling numbers to show…

Insurance companies and other financial institutions love to sell annuities to deal with one of the biggest fears in many…

When you're looking to save money for retirement, it's helpful to know how much cash you're allowed to stash in…

If you're an investor and you own an index fund, you probably have John Clifton Bogle to thank. The legendary…

Now that the calendar has turned you can contribute more money than ever to your retirement accounts! If you are…

In a recent interview with the Wall Street Journal, John Bogle, founder and former chairman of index-fund behemoth Vanguard Group,…

Paul Simon once famously sang about "50 ways to leave your lover," but there must be 101 reasons why people…

Congratulations! You've finally contributed some money to a brokerage account like an IRA or a Roth IRA so you can…

What would you say if we told you some people willingly deprive themselves of luxuries and save up to 70%…

Do the latest “You Should Have ___ Millions Saved For Retirement By Now” articles make you wince? You're not alone.…

Several years ago, a study done in Denmark found that automatic savings plans were more effective than tax subsidies when…

Coming in May 2017: Motif Investing will charge a $10 semi-annual platform fee on low-balance accounts with little trading activity.…

If you're familiar with Acorns, you probably know it's an app that lets you invest spare change and hopefully turn…

For years, money expert Clark Howard has talked about ways to find missing money from forgotten bank accounts, insurance policies,…

As your golden years get closer, you may envision that you'll eventually purchase your home outright and get to settle…

Have you heard about the secret retirement plan called a 702(j) that the government supposedly doesn't want you to know…