401(k)

The Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovenia, and Canada are among the top 10 most peaceful places for seniors to settle down.

“Do yourself a favor and start saving early,” an expert says.

Under the Labor Department’s final regulation, firms in different industries will be allowed to establish a joint retirement plan provided they operate in the same state or metropolitan area.

The Labor Department is poised to release a rule that would make it easier for small businesses to establish a multi-employer 401(k) plan for their workers.

Most retirement tips should be taken with a grain of salt, as not all advice can help boost prospects.

Borrowing against a 401(k) plan or taking an IRA withdrawal can work under the right circumstances.

Prospects are further aggravated by the disappearance of pension plans and the financial woes facing Social Security.

The asset management and software giants plan to start the rollout of their 401(k) tool and app later this year.

Before saving for retirement, young investors are advised to pay down high-interest debts and build an emergency fund, an expert says.

If passed, non-spouse heirs would be required to drain assets within 10 years after the owner’s death.