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More than one-third of Americans say they’ve never had a retirement account
Never had a retirement account? You’re not alone – 36% of American workers said they’ve never had a retirement account, such as a 401(k) plan or an IRA, a new Bankrate survey found. Generation Z and ...
Bitcoin Has Become A Top Retirement Investment Survey Shows
Per a survey conducted by investment firm Capitalize, Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies have been gaining relevance as retirement investment options. Digital assets, once synonyms with speculation, and gam...
With Retirement, Amy Rodriguez Ends An Era Of Women’s Soccer She Helped Build
HERRIMAN, UT – JULY 04: Amy Rodriguez #8 of Utah Royals FC scores a goal during a game against the … [+] Sky Blue FC on day 4 of the NWSL Challenge Cup at Zions Bank Stadium on July 4, 202...
Moved On From Your Job? Here’s What to Do With Your Old 401(k), and Why to Do It
Dreamstime Text size Editor’s note: Barron’s Retirement readers have sent along many questions about their savings, investments, and strategies over the past few months as everything from the record-b...
Great Resignation could fuel more withdrawals from retirement accounts
Sarah Johnson has borrowed against her retirement account several times – once to buy her first home, and another time to cover unexpected medical bills. She paid the loans back – often ah...
Tom Brady Reportedly Hasn’t Made Up His Mind Up On Retirement
Topline Tom Brady has reportedly told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers that he hasn’t made up his mind on whether he’ll retire, following earlier reports that the legendary quarterback had decided to call it ...
Don’t let the volatile stock market rattle your retirement savings plan
When the stock market somersaults, you catch your breath, bite your lip, and try really hard not to think about the value of your retirement account. That’s just what happened this week, with the mark...
RMDs May Soon Start Even Later for Retirement Plan Savers
rmd later start Investors may soon be able to preserve their retirement war chest for longer. The Securing a Strong Retirement Act, a bill originally pushed in 2021 but which may finally pass this yea...
New York Rangers star Henrik Lundqvist reflects on career ahead of jersey retirement
J.T. Brown #23 of the Tampa Bay Lightning skates into goalie Henrik Lundqvist #30 of the New York Rangers during the second period in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Final during the 2015 NHL Stanl...
Stephen Breyer Retiring From Supreme Court—Paving Way For Biden’s First Nominee
Topline U.S. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will retire from the bench this year after more than 25 years, multiple outlets report, opening up a vacancy on the court for President Joe Biden to f...
Break The Retirement Mold With These 5 Ultra-High Yielders
Rearview shot of a senior couple out on a road trip on a sunny day getty “Buy and hope” investing has never been more hopeless. With bond yields doing a “moonshot” to 1.8%, they are now looking down a...
The 4% Rule Might Not Work, This Retirement Expert Says. Here’s His Strategy for a Downturn.
Economist Wade Pfau has been thinking about retirement since he was in 20s. But not just his own retirement. Pfau started studying Social Security for his dissertation while getting his Ph.D. at Prin...
Rise of early retirement threatens pension poverty timebomb
Rise of early retirement threatens pension poverty timebomb Boris Johnson came out fighting at Prime Minister’s Questions in the Commons last week. The besieged premier chose the jobs market as one of...
This Popular Bond Fund Is A Retirement Disaster
Retirement disaster getty “Daddy. Can you come play with me in the playroom?” my four-year-old asked. “Sure. I’ll be right in,” I said. “Once I get done unloading the dishwasher. Would you like to hel...
Australian Regulator Warns Against Investing Retirement Funds in ‘High Risk’ Crypto-Assets – Regulation Bitcoin News
An Australian regulator has warned residents seeking to self-manage their retirement funds to be wary of investing in crypto-asset investments that promise high returns in a short space of time. The r...
Australia’s Financial Watchdog Warns Against Investing Retirement Savings into Crypto
Alex Dovbnya Australians with self-managed super funds should be wary of cryptocurrency ads, says the country’s financial watchdog The Australian Securities and Investments Commission, the count...
Saving for Retirement When You Don’t Have a Regular Job
Many people find themselves outside of the formal workforce from time to time. Some end up unemployed by choice while others find themselves without work because of layoffs. These individuals have sev...
Opinion: ‘Better than a 401(k)’? Scammer blew through more than $5 million of investors’ money earmarked for retirement
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Marco “Sully” Perez of Midland, Texas, used to tell his clients that his investment scheme was better than a 401(k). Now the U.S. District Court in...
What Is the Retirement Bucket Strategy?
Retirement Bucket Strategy The main goal of most investors is to garner enough money in the market to fund their retirement years. Yet, many investors are unsure of how to properly pull money out of t...
The No. 1 thing that can improve the retirement security of older workers
Ready for today’s retirement investing pop quiz? What’s the single most consequential thing you can do to improve your chances of not running out of money in retirement? I’ll try answering this questi...
I retired at 50, went back to work at 53, then had a major medical issue that left me unemployed – ‘There’s no such thing as a safe amount of money’ for retirement
I had always said I was going to retire when I was 50. I had worked and saved since I was 16. Retiring without Medicare and Social Security is a scary thing. I wound up retiring then going back to wor...
Why You May Need to Save Twice As Much for Retirement As Your Parents
A woman checks her retirement portfolio using her phone. Research from Morningstar suggests those planning for retirement may need to save twice as much as current retirees. How much will you need to ...
These Five States Just Eliminated Income Tax on Military Retirement
military retirement tax Serving in the military is a hard job, with many service members spending long lengths of time away from their family and putting their lives on the line. There are perks that ...
The states that won’t tax military retirement in 2022
The states that won’t tax military retirement in 2022 If you’re retiring from the military, you may not be done giving back to your country. The amount of retirement income you’ll lose in taxes ...
Tips for Successful Retirement Investing
In planning for retirement, you identify your goals and then figure out how to save and invest to get there. A lot of retirement investing advice revolves around very specific formulas and strategies....
Here Are 3 Things 401(k) Millionaires Should Consider Before Retiring Early
Martinmark/Dreamstime Text size For the record number of 401(k) millionaires minted during the pandemic, retirement may be tempting but the market volatility late last year offers a lesson: Paper weal...
Dirk Nowitzki’s Personal Memorabilia On Display During Dallas Mavericks’ Jersey Retirement Ceremony
DALLAS, TEXAS – JANUARY 05: Former Dallas Mavericks player Dirk Nowitzki looks on with his wife, … [+] Jessica Olsson, as the Dallas Mavericks raise a banner while retiring his No. 41 jers...
How Much Less You’ll Spend Throughout Retirement Depends on These 2 Factors
A retired couple shops while on vacation. Researchers at Boston College recently explored the consumption rates of retirees and identified some significant long-term trends. How much will you spend in...