Average retirement savings rates in workplace plans run about 11%–12% for workers in their 40s; try to move toward a 15%–20% total contribution rate to close the gap quickly. Median 401(k) account ...

The wealthiest 10% have nearly $1 million saved. The typical family has $87,000. That gap is widening — and age, income, and ...

Saving for retirement is essential, but it can feel overwhelming; even some higher earners might fall short. The reality is that those with a workplace 401(k) have a significant advantage in saving.

The majority of Americans won’t have enough money to retire and maintain their current lifestyle, forcing them to either cut their spending or work longer to make ends meet. According to a new ...

If you've ever scrolled through financial advice online, you've probably seen the same magic number pop up again and again: $1 million. That's the supposed "gold standard" for retirement that will buy ...

Transamerica Institute CEO says employers can help women prepare for retirement by addressing the challenges that undermine ...

That big round number always gets thrown around for retirement: $1 million. Supposedly, that's what it takes to retire comfortably and never worry about money again. But for most people, that number ...

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Adam Hayes, Ph.D., CFA, is a financial writer with 15+ years Wall Street experience as a derivatives trader. Besides his extensive derivative trading expertise, Adam is an expert in economics and ...

The savings shortfall comes as Social Security faces insolvency, people are living longer and inflation outpaces earnings gains As many as 58% of Americans will fail to maintain their standard of ...