Retirement planning

But loans and hardship withdrawals are also on the rise.

The service, available to private bank clients, aims to help older people maintain their independence and quality of life.

An increase in medical costs is forcing Americans to rethink their savings priorities, with many choosing to pour more money into monthly retirement savings, The First Command Financial Behaviors Index revealed.

As many as 31 states could see their pension plan assets dry up by 2030, this according to a new study from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

The U.S. economy has been so sickly for so long now it's hard to remember just a few years ago, people in this country were blissfully, ignorantly riding the wave of a housing bubble into what they figured would be a long and fruitful retirement.

Three-quarters oppose cutting Social Security to reduce the deficit as the government program celebrates its 75th anniversary.

Three out of every four adults age 18 or older are factoring in Social Security income when planning ahead for their retirement, according to a survey released Wednesday by AARP. Even among younger people aged 18 to 29, 62% expect to rely on Social Security.

New survey finds baby boomers are willing to spend less now in order to live the “good life” in retirement.

Following a June swoon dive, U.S. pension plan funded statuses proved to replete some of their diminished assets thanks to a rising equity market, which returned nearly 7% last month, a new study claims.

Fidelity says ongoing market volatility has led to increased need for advice.

With many investors embracing target-date mutual funds, Americans are now on the right track with retirement savings, according to a Vanguard study.

The tough luck drags on for workers at America's biggest corporations - when it comes to their 401(k) match.

When presented with a choice of six ways to fix Social Security, Americans are looking to the rich to fix the system, according to a survey conducted by USA Today and the Gallup Poll.

A survey indicates that most favor a heavier tax on the wealthy.

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Investors increasingly opt in to automatic investment accounts like target-date funds.

Too few women have a detailed financial plan in place, according to a Prudential Financial study, something that can impact their financial security in the long run.

The world the oldest Baby Boomers were born into and the world they are leaving behind as they begin to exit the workforce is an interesting, albeit somewhat depressing, paradox to consider.

A new survey finds a growing number of Americans harbor doubts about the government program.

Rising tuition fees and the uncertain state of the economy are causing more people to put their own retirement savings ahead of their children’s college education.