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Understand the consequences of withdrawing money from a 401(k) or IRA retirement account for emergencies and create a plan to recover financially as quickly as possible.

Many Americans in their peak earning years worry about being able to afford retirement. Here are some strategies to make sure you have enough to retire.

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After last-minute changes, the U.S. Senate is preparing for a final vote on the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a ...

Where you live during your golden years can make a measurable -- but likely not life-changing -- difference in your net ...

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A significant portion of older Americans are headed for retirement with insufficient savings. The Federal Reserve reports a ...

While Vanguard's newly released "How America Saves" yearly report reveals that Americans' 401 (k) savings rates are at record ...

"You have to be able to plan for retirement that will last for potentially 30 years," says Rita Assaf, vice president of ...

If you don’t need the money right away, keeping your money in the 529 plan until the market recovers and you can recoup your losses is a good option, says Autumn Knutson, founder of Tulsa, ...