In a recent monthly newsletter from IRA expert Ed Slott, a discussion of loan options from retirement accounts referenced a ...

Retirement might seem like a distant event, but life moves fast. So, investing money for retirement as early as possible—like, now—is extremely important. It can help ensure you’re ready to retire ...

While bank accounts and many other financial accounts can be jointly owned, retirement accounts like IRAs and 401(k)s are inherently individual. That means each person must open and maintain their own ...

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Generally speaking, retirement accounts are afforded a great deal of protection. If you file bankruptcy, creditors cannot go after your retirement savings. This includes individual retirement accounts ...

Early withdrawals are generally subject to a 10% penalty, in addition to normal income taxes. But there are lots of exceptions—including some new ones. Here’s the latest. One source Americans consider ...

That number can vary greatly depending on where you live. How does your state stack up?

The IRS allows a withdrawal of up to $1,000 annually from qualified retirement accounts without penalty for emergencies. Emergency withdrawals can potentially help those facing financial challenges ...

Retirement account balances reached fresh records in the third quarter, capping off a period of sustained growth that has largely defied economic headwinds. The latest quarterly read from Fidelity ...

Retirement account balances dipped in the first quarter due to stock market turbulence. Still, people kept socking away money for their retirement, according to new data from Fidelity Investments. The ...

As a last resort, many people file for bankruptcy when they are faced with overwhelming debt. In fact, 486,613 people filed for bankruptcy in 2024 — up 16.2% from the previous year. In addition to 464 ...

Editor’s note: "How To Manage Retirement Savings When Living Abroad" is part of an ongoing series on retiring abroad. To see all the articles in the series, jump to the end. Halfway through the 2020s, ...