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Balances Down, but Savings Up in 401(k) Plans

New Money - August 14, 2008

Fidelity says retirement plan contributions are on the rise. more >>

9 Extreme Ways to Save

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - August 12, 2008

When times get tight, some consumers get creative. more >>

Online Retirement Calculators: Helpful or Useless?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 4, 2008

A columnist discusses the futility of determining "your number." more >>

Do You Enjoy Saving?

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - July 17, 2008

Some consumers may permanently adopt their newfound frugality. more >>

A Generation Gap in Retirement Planning

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 16, 2008

Young retirement savers are disregarding frugality and chasing investment returns, survey shows. more >>

3 Retirement Mistakes Women Make, and How to Fix Them

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 11, 2008

A longer life expectancy and lower pay make retirement saving especially difficult for women. more >>

Raiding Your 401(k): the Consequences of Cashing Out

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - July 10, 2008

Fidelity says 40 percent of workers ages 20 to 40 tap their savings early. more >>

A Spending Target

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 7, 2008

How much can you spend and still make your nest egg last? more >>

Emergency Funds 101

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - July 2, 2008

Where to park your rainy-day cash. more >>

Are Your Retirement Savings on Target?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 1, 2008

Online calculators sometimes get it wrong. more >>

How to Retire on a Shoestring

By Emily Brandon - Money - June 27, 2008

8 ways to stretch your retirement dollars. more >>

Where to Stash Long-Term Cash

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - June 26, 2008

Financial advisers weigh in on what to do with savings right now. more >>

The Economy Slows, but Some Save More for Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 25, 2008

Some workers are increasing 401(k) contributions. more >>

In Oklahoma and Maine, Babies Get Funds for College Savings Plans

By Steven Yaccino - On Education - June 12, 2008

Oklahoma infants receive $1,000, while Maine babies get $500. more >>

Slashing Expenses Can Make Your Nest Egg Last Longer

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 10, 2008

Here are 7 ways retirees are cutting back. more >>

A Young Investor's Cheat Sheet

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - June 4, 2008

7 tips for tackling retirement, investing, and taxes. more >>

Reality Bites: Why Gen X-ers Will Have a Rough Retirement

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - May 20, 2008

This group isn't saving enough amid shrinking benefits and soaring expenses. more >>

Answers to 5 Burning 401(k) Questions

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - May 15, 2008

The low-down on Roth, picking funds, and how much to contribute. more >>

Saving Too Much for Retirement

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - May 14, 2008

Once you hit the annual 401(k) limit, you may lose the company match. more >>

The Million-Dollar Question

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - May 9, 2008

More men than women think you need to be a millionaire to retire. more >>

6 Ways to Earn More on Your Savings

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - May 7, 2008

Boosting your returns while interest rates are low. more >>

Smart Money-Saving Tips You Need Now

By Maura Judkis - Money - May 5, 2008

How to tighten your budget without feeling deprived. more >>

Simple Savings Steps

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - May 2, 2008

Liz Pulliam Weston shares her 'Easy Money' secrets. more >>

A Loan From Your Retirement Accounts?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - April 30, 2008

Most people can't or don't pay it back. more >>

5 Mistakes That Will Sink Your Retirement

By Kerry Hannon - Money - April 29, 2008

As you near your goal, avoid these poor choices. more >>