Familiar portfolio staples still matter as investors balance income needs, diversification and stability in today's markets.

While a big retirement account balance is a good problem to have, it can come with challenges, financial advisors say.

When facing a financial emergency, accessing money in a 401(k) plan can feel a bit like being stranded at sea: surrounded by water, yet unable to take a drink. Your money is there, it’s just not ...

Starting retirement savings at 44 with nothing saved is a reality for millions of Americans. Financial experts agree the ...

Financial advisors working with retirement plans need to ensure that plan sponsors fully understand the details of any ...

As prices continue to rise, many Americans are looking for ways to help fund their everyday lives. One place they are turning ...

We analyzed everything from estate planning to retirement income options at some of the larger registered investment advisor firms to help retirees select a firm that could best connect them with a ...

Even though the numbers show resilience, they also show a substantial structural burden. Women are more likely to shoulder ...

More Americans are using 401(k) retirement accounts as personal ATMs. Last year, 6% of Vanguard retirement savers took hardship withdrawals from their 401(k) accounts, an all-time high. Hardship ...