The idea of having to play catch-up on retirement savings can be daunting. Start prioritizing your nest egg as soon as possible, and rethink some of your spending. Be creative in generating extra ...

The best time to start saving for retirement is decades before you actually plan to retire — like the moment you enter the workforce full time. Getting an early start has a couple of big advantages.

Life happens. Divorce, job loss, debt and illness can all get in the way of saving for retirement like you'd like to. It doesn't help when everyone around you seems to be so much further ahead. All ...

Starting to save for retirement at 50 isn't optimal, but all is certainly not lost. If you're able to max out a 401(k) for the next 17 years, you may be able to squeeze out $1 million in savings. If ...

Starting to save in your 40s is pretty late, and you have less time for compound growth to work for you. This doesn't mean millionaire status is off the table if you start investing in your 40s. You ...

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'Historically, we've been keeping the contribution to her Roth at $50-$200 a month' "Would it still make sense to start a retirement account, or should I just do the regular brokerage account, buy ...

Learn how to assess savings, manage cash flow, and explore part-time work and health coverage options to stay financially secure.