Investing for Retirement

Employers Can Override Your 401(k) Investment Choices

By Emily Brandon - Money - July 15, 2009

Your nest egg could be shifted into funds you didn't choose. more >>

To Stay Safe, Sell Stocks?

By Emily Brandon - Money - July 13, 2009

Professor Zvi Bodie says retirees should go into conservative overdrive. more >>

5 Keys to Retiring Within 5 Years

By Emily Brandon - Money - July 6, 2009

Baby boomers can still retire if they plan for these financial challenges. more >>

Is $1 Million Enough to Retire?

By Emily Brandon - Money - June 16, 2009

A senior financial adviser at Ameriprise says it's enough for only a modest retirement. more >>

Should You Manage Your Own Portfolio?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 22, 2009

Consider these factors before taking control of your nest egg. more >>

Should You Save For College or Retirement?

By Emily Brandon - Money - May 18, 2009

A senior financial advisor at Ameriprise says you should fund retirement accounts first. more >>

5 Retirement Risks and How to Handle Them

By Emily Brandon - Money - May 11, 2009

Dwindling 401(k) balances are only the beginning. more >>

4 Myths About Target-Date Funds

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 8, 2009

Research shows that popular retirement-plan holdings are widely misunderstood by investors. more >>

How Much You Lose When Your Employer Cuts Your 401(k) Match

By Katy Marquardt - Money - April 14, 2009

For a young worker, a match cut could make a $16,000 difference. more >>

The 30 Companies With the Best 401(k) Matches

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - March 30, 2009

See how your 401(k) compares. more >>

Why You're Making Dumb 401(k) Choices

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - March 24, 2009

5 common mistakes that drain money from retirement accounts. more >>

How 5 Investing Strategies Could Fare for Retirees in This Recession

By Emily Brandon - Money - March 9, 2009

Money managers reveal how your money is likely to fare under each one. more >>

The Psychology of Investing Scams

By Katy Marquardt - Money - March 5, 2009

5 techniques fraudsters use to draw investors into Ponzis, pyramid schemes, and other scams. more >>

To Roth or Not to Roth

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - February 24, 2009

That is the question. more >>

6 Answers to Key 401(k) Questions

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - February 23, 2009

What to do about loans, frozen matches, and bankruptcy. more >>

401(k) Fixes for Every Age

By Emily Brandon - Money - February 23, 2009

Retirement-saving strategies for each decade of your life, from your 20s to your 70s. more >>

How Did Your 401(k) Really Stack Up in 2008?

By Emily Brandon and Katy Marquardt - Money - February 12, 2009

It all depends on your age, job tenure, and risk level. more >>

3 Cautionary Tales of Target-Date Funds

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - January 23, 2009

Why you shouldn't be too quick to judge their performance more >>

Annuities: the Answer to a Weak Stock Market?

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - January 21, 2009

How to weigh the pros and cons of this investing tool for the risk-averse. more >>

5 Steps to Set Up a Retirement ETF Portfolio

By Katy Marquardt - Money - January 8, 2009

Check your age, goals, and appetite for risk, then choose your funds. more >>

5 New Investing Rules for Retirement

By Katy Marquardt - Money - January 8, 2009

The struggling economy means changes must be made. more >>

Vanguard Study: Target-Date Investors Avoid Extremes

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - January 6, 2009

Their exposure to stocks also dips lower over time, versus non-target-date investors. more >>

Withdrawals From Retirement Accounts: What Seniors Need to Know

By Emily Brandon - Money - December 26, 2008

Retirees will get tax relief in 2009, but not this year. more >>

Target Date Funds: Retirement Timing Is Everything

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 24, 2008

Even if you do everything right, a secure retirement is not guaranteed. more >>

IRA Debit Cards Offer Convenience With Hefty Fees

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 18, 2008

Here’s how to decide if the new IRA debit card is right for you. more >>