For many Americans, retirement planning focuses almost entirely on one question: ...

The retirement savings you have accumulated in a tax-deferred 401(k) or individual retirement account will be considered ...

Avoid early withdrawals from retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k)s, which incur tax penalties. Consider taking some ...

Dipping into your 401(k) before age 59½ usually means penalties, taxes and lost earnings. But there are some exceptions.

Roth options to their employees. If your employer does, you should definitely consider taking advantage because of the tax ...

Congress changed the rules for when beneficiaries must take money from inherited IRAs, 401(k)s, and other retirement accounts ...

An inherited retirement account can feel like a financial blessing, but without careful planning, it can also create ...

Have $200,000 saved in a retirement account? Here's how much you'll be expected to withdraw each year.

In your 70s, it's time to put your retirement plan into action. Here are some tips on how to maximize your success.

Converting your 401(k) to a Roth IRA can be one of the smartest moves for your retirement strategy. However, it comes with an immediate price tag that catches many investors off guard. A traditional ...

The phone call comes from the estate attorney: your late father left you his traditional IRA, and the balance is $750,000.