Do you feel like your 401k is at ground zero? You're not alone.

Afraid to go back in the water? Despite recovering from abysmal lows, the stock market swoon has permanently changed how we think about the safety of our retirement assets. If you don't know your current risk capacity, you can't adequately prepare for the future. According to data from Employee Benefit Research Institute, the ...

From saving money on prescription drugs to finding free help for doing your taxes, use your phone line or go online to find valuable information just for you. We’ve gathered this list of resources for seniors for you to use.

Eleanor Blayney, Consumer Advocate for CFP Board, says there's no need to run from a young financial planner. It's tougher to build a long-term relationship with an advisor on the verge of retirement.

Tired of being broke? WeSeed suggests you learn to start paying yourself first, and you'll be surprised at the difference. Learn about automatic deductions and the value of saving early and often.

Tom Lauricella offers insider tips on IRA and 401(k) withdrawal--something unfortunately relied on more and more during the economic downturn.

What's a 401k and how does it work? With nearly 47 million participants, 401ks have become the primary way many individuals save for retirement. Here’s how it works: First, you elect to contribute a percentage of your income. Those contributions are automatically deducted from your paycheck, before you’ve paid any income ...

It may seem odd to think of retirement money as a three-legged stool, yet that’s how some retirement counselors say you should view your financial future.

An employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) is an employee benefit plan that allows employees of a company to own stock in that company. How does an ESOP operate and what are its merits and demerits?