The average “magic number” Americans say they will need for retirement is $1.26 million ...

If you're planning to retire in five years, it's critical to get your portfolio in order. These five rules will ensure you're on the right financial track.

Try not to panic—there are ways to bridge the gap.

With around 60 to 70 million Americans holding active 401 (k)s, the data suggests as many as 4.2 million made hardship withdrawals last year . That is roughly the equivalent of every resident of ...