If you're 58 or older, retirement is right around the corner, if not already here. According to Fidelity, these adults have an average balance of between $244,900 and $250,000 in their 401 (k) ...

I am 58 and currently have no retirement accounts. In a few years, my two daughters will have graduated from college, and I anticipate having the extra funds at that time to start contributing to my ...

The earlier a person starts, the easier it is to end up with a nest egg that can ensure a comfortable retirement.

Rajeev Dhir is a writer with 10+ years of experience as a journalist with a background in broadcast, print, and digital newsrooms. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

Saving money for retirement is a cornerstone financial habit that can make life easier when you no longer want to work. Even if you want to work for the rest of your life, having a robust nest egg can ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

If you've ever scrolled through financial advice online, you've probably seen the same magic number pop up again and again: $1 million. That's the supposed "gold standard" for retirement that will buy ...

If you're a working American who reads personal finance websites on a somewhat regular basis, there's probably a certain mantra you're used to: Save, save and save some more for retirement. The ...

'I plan on working until at least age 75' "Because funds have been tight, I do not want to contribute to the 401(k) if I would not be able to access the funds, if needed." (Photo subject is a model.) ...