5 Ways Money Can Buy Happiness
Money can buy happiness: The trick is spending it right, say professors Elizabeth Dunn and Michael Norton, authors of "Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending."
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Don't Worry About Today's Retirees - but Gen X Is In Trouble
It turns out that Americans in their sixties today have it better than any generation before them, but the generations behind them face a much less prosperous retirement.
401(k) Auto-Enrollment Is No Cure-All for Our Retirement Woes
Employees who rely on the default 401(k) contributions set by employers may end up with nest eggs too small to support them in retirement.
Understanding Medicare: The Basics from Part A to Part D
For millions of Americans, Medicare is a major key to a secure retirement, but over the years, it's gotten increasingly complex. Here's the simple version of how it all works.
Money Lessons From Mom
As Mother's Day approaches, the author remembers the lessons his mother taught about saving money and living well.
Best States for Retirement Aren't the Ones You Might Think
Despite its popularity with retirees, Florida may not be the best place to spend your golden years. These 10 states offer better balances of affordability and quality of life.
Want a Comfortable Retirement? Move to Australia
Australia is not only the home of the koala, the kangaroo, and the duck-billed platypus, but may also be home to that other rare and exotic animal: the secure retirement.
13 Money Lies You Should Stop Telling Yourself By Age 40
Are your ideas about growing old sabotaging your chances of living well later in life? Here are some of the worst money lies people tell themselves on the road to retirement.
Give Your Child the Gift of a Roth IRA
You can fund a Roth IRA account for a minor anytime during the year as long as the recipient earns at least as much as your contribution by year-end.
You're Rich! 5 Strategies for Staying That Way
Rich people know it can be just as hard to hang onto your wealth as it was to earn it. Here are 5 steps you can take to avoid becoming a rags-to-riches-to-rags story.
How Many Years of Your Salary Are 401(K) Fees Costing You?
The financial pros all say you should invest in your company's 401(k) plan, but the fees on those investments can easily add up to a number that will shock you.
What's Next for Social Security?
Lately, nearly every time the Social Security Trustees have reported on the program's health, the news has gotten worse. Here's what we can expect from their next report.
Poll: Aging Americans in Denial About Need for Long-Term Care
Americans underestimate their chances of needing long-term care as they get older -- and are taking few steps to get ready, a new poll shows.
How a Roth IRA Could Save You $185,180 in Taxes
Adding a Roth IRA to your arsenal of retirement investing tools could save you a ton in taxes in the long run.
The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Retirees
Sunny. Walkable. And a low cost of living. These are the places where retirees can kick back and relax but still engage in a bustling city culture when they want it.