This retirement account may seem appealing because of the freedom it affords, but it will cause you to bleed precious money ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Planning for retirement doesn’t have to be complicated. A straightforward ...

Retirement might seem like a distant event, but life moves fast. So, investing money for retirement as early as possible—like, now—is extremely important. It can help ensure you’re ready to retire ...

There are a plethora of ways to save for retirement. Setting money aside in a savings account or stuffing it into your mattress are simple, relatively risk-free ways to save, but these strategies ...

Dollar-cost averaging makes it easy to invest consistently -- and helps you avoid overpaying. Tax-advantaged retirement accounts can save you a fortune in taxes. Index funds are low-cost, simple, ...

The Internal Revenue Service has announced higher contribution limits for 401(k) and individual retirement accounts for 2026, giving savers and their advisors new benchmarks as they plan for the ...

You've spent decades contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement savings account. Now, for one reason or another, you want to withdraw your money. Maybe a medical issue has pushed you into early ...