saving for retirement
One in five Americans plans to retire before age 65, according to a new study, and they're not just the ultra-wealthy. There's hope for everyone to bail out of the daily grind before age 65, if they adopt the behaviors and attitudes of these savers.
How Millions of Americans Are Saying 'No Thanks' to Free Money
9:50AM 10/21/2011
In these tough times, why would anyone pass up money for nothing? Inquiring minds at FINRA want to know -- because many of us are. According to research by Aon Hewitt, nearly 30% of 401(k) participants are not contributing enough to scoop up their full employer match.
Money and Happiness: Helping a Caregiver Climb Out of Debt
1:00PM 9/19/2011
Joe did right by his mother in her declining years, but half a decade of expensive care for her has left the 53-year-old in a financially precarious position. Money and Happiness columnist Laura Rowley offers him a step-by-step plan to get out of debt and back on track for his own retirement.
The most powerful tool young investors have is time, because savings can grow exponentially over decades. A 23-year-old Californian asks how to get started and make the most of those years when her employer doesn't offer a retirement plan. DailyFinance's Laura Rowley shows her how to play the game.
Retiring Solo: Too Many Singles and Divorcees Aren't Saving Enough
11:00AM 9/14/2011
Most married people look forward to enjoying their golden years together -- at least in theory. But sometimes, reality is more bleak. For a host of reasons, millions of us may enter retirement on our own, and a large fraction of divorced, never-married, and widowed Americans aren't doing enough to prepare for it.
The basic logic of saving for retirement is pretty straightforward: The more you sock away, the more you'll wind up with (all else being equal). But there are two other benefits to aggressive saving that many people overlook.
Don't Let a Lifetime of Saving Be Ruined by Bad Planning
12:15PM 9/08/2011
Even if you've saved enough to live comfortably, the golden years don't buy you a reprieve from money worries. In fact, being retired can make you even more vulnerable to fiscal strife, if you're not prepared. Consider Tom Binns, who retired after a lifetime of savings, only to find that financial responsibilities didn't end with his 9-to-5.
My 3 Cents: Be Grateful for 401(k) Auto-Enrollment
7:30AM 7/21/2011
Setting anything to automatic has its good and bad points. A 2006 law designed to increase retirement savings allows companies to auto-enroll employees in 401(k) plans: A closer look reveals some interesting pros and cons.
The Ins and Outs of Retirement Accounts, Part 1: The 411 on 401(k)s
2:00PM 6/29/2011
Retirement, Investing Basics, Insurance, Video, Personal Finance
Saving for retirement is one of those things that can be hard to take seriously when you're young. But it's worth starting early, and DailyFinance wants to help. In this first installment of a three-part series, reporter Loren Berlin reviews how to get the most out of a 401(k).
Why Young Workers Want a Good Old-Fashioned Pension
6:00AM 4/25/2011
The conventional wisdom is that young people today expect they'll change employers repeatedly, and thus don't really care about pensions. But it turns out the conventional wisdom is wrong. With 401(k)s looking less secure, a defined-benefit plan is a real lure for younger workers.
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