401(k)

The last government shutdown highlighted how many Americans ignore basic planning lessons.

Retirees who opt to file at a much later date can earn delayed retirement credits that could boost their benefits by as much as 32%.

It would raise enough new revenue to more than restore long-term balance of the program.

Lawmakers and policymakers should make retirement savings plans universally available if they want to help Americans secure their golden years.

One tip for seniors: They should register their My Social Security account as early as they can before other people can create the account.

About 77% of people 50 and older want to stay where they are as long as possible, according to a survey. But clients who want to — or have to — move, have a number of options each with pros and cons.

The number of people in that group fell by more than 28% in the fourth quarter, according to Fidelity's data.

Lawmakers this year are expected to pursue measures that will help Americans enhance their retirement prospects.

A recent ruling by the U.S. Labor Department could open the door for automatic 401(k) transfers between employers, which means fewer workers will be tempted to cash out.

Millennials lag behind in terms of credit card debt and retirement savings, but they spend the most on vacation, dining out and other unnecessary expenses, according to a new study.