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A lot of people dream of being able to stop working their 9-5 job and retire early. But what does…

The rally behind video game retailer GameStop’s stock market price has caused quite a commotion in the financial world. As…

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If you think you have to earn a lot of money to be able to save for the future, you're…

Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions by money expert Clark Howard. Is the 4%…

If you've got close to a million dollars socked away for retirement, you're in pretty good shape, right? Well, it…

A new bipartisan retirement bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week could provide help to seniors, lower-income…

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The economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic is staggering. Millions of Americans have joined the ranks of the unemployed. As…

Do you know the best age to claim you federal retirement benefits? A recent report says most older Americans don’t…

If you are retired or thinking about retiring soon, the recent economic volatility might have you concerned about your financial…

There could be a hidden time bomb ticking in your 401(k) that could leave you with $300,000 less to spend…

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The coronavirus pandemic has forced millions onto the unemployment rolls almost overnight. Naturally, many of those people are wondering what…

Finding a good financial planner can be tricky in the absence of a fiduciary rule requiring investment advisors to act…

When times get tough and you're out of work, you may be tempted to tap your 401(k) for living expenses.…

If you're a younger investor, you may be wondering if you should use money you've saved for another purpose to…

If you're just on the cusp of retiring, you've probably been rattled by all the recent downward moves in the…

According to the Chinese calendar, 2020 is supposed to be the year of the rat. But if you ask anyone…

Fundrise is a financial company that advertises itself as "a real alternative to investing in the stock market." The company…

Most Americans dream of retiring one day, but for that goal is more achievable for some people than others. The…

The best retirement plans are typically those at companies that offer to match their employees' 401(k) contributions. The way it…

If you're thinking about using your home to fund your retirement, you might want to explore other options. The reason…

When it comes to saving money, some people are extremely good at it, while many more are just average or…

If you've got a 401(k) or IRA, a brand new piece of legislation called the SECURE Act is making some…

We've recently been in the midst of the longest ever bull market in U.S. history, with stocks hitting several all-time…