Across the country, American workers share similar money worries, from keeping up with the cost of daily essentials — rent or ...

American investors in 2025 are being hit from all directions — sharp losses in benchmark indices like the S&P 500, a rising 10-year Treasury yield, a soaring CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) and ...

The 401 (k) and its personal savings counterpart, the Individual Retirement Account, emerged in the 1970s as tools for Americans to build retirement savings. The plans have gradually replaced ...

With stock market charts resembling the contours of a roller-coaster ride in recent days, many Americans could be forgiven ...

Now more than ever, America can tackle the retirement industry’s most pressing challenges while serving small employers and ...

Early withdrawals occur for those younger than 59 1/2 If you withdraw from your 401(k) early, you're subject to a 10% fee 401(k) loans are an alternative to cashing out early Early withdrawals ...

Consider rolling over your 401(k) to an IRA for broader investment options and lower fees. Avoid cashing out your 401(k) early to prevent significant taxes and penalties. Keep your 401(k ...

Retirement investors face a challenging conundrum when choosing the best 401(k) funds: how to discern the value for the fees you pay. High fees can only be rationalized if a fund has consistently ...

The index was designed to spark a national conversation, shine a light on the areas where Americans are falling short, and ...

The path to successful retirement withdrawals doesn't have to emphasize the famed 4% rule. But it's worth considering, ...

If you have $2,000 to invest, consider this S&P 500 exchange-traded fund (ETF). Vanguard, which sponsors this particular ETF, is a highly respected firm in the industry. The successful asset ...