Category: Retirement

Why Roth Accounts May Be a Good Savings Option at Any Age

These savings accounts, which are often pitched to young investors, can be a good investment option for older and retired workers.
How to Avoid Online Scams and What to Do if You Become a Victim

Here are tips on how to dodge some of the most devastating schemes and what to do if you or someone you care about becomes ensnared.
When the Stock Market Drops, Stay Calm and Do Nothing

There is no reason to think that you can predict what will happen in the markets in the next few hours or in the near future. It’s better not to try.
Scammers Are Targeting Older Americans and Their Retirement Savings

Criminals on the internet are increasingly going after Americans over the age of 60 because they are viewed as having the largest piles of savings.
The Top 3 Mistakes To Avoid With Your 401(k)

Here is what experts say are the costliest stumbles people make with their retirement savings accounts — and how to get back on course.
Some Seniors Readily Step Back. Some Never Will.

Researchers are only beginning to understand why some people embrace retirement while others won’t even consider it.
The $25 Trillion System of Retirement Savings Needs Fixing

Fifty years after Congress passed a landmark retirement law, 401(k) and I.R.A. accounts enrich mostly higher-income households. Here are five ways they can be improved.
The $25 Trillion System of Retirement Savings Needs Fixing

Fifty years after Congress passed a landmark retirement law, 401(k) and I.R.A. accounts enrich mostly higher-income households. Here are five ways they can be improved.
Jonathan Clements, Longtime Personal Finance Columnist, Has Cancer

Jonathan Clements, a longtime personal finance columnist for The Wall Street Journal, has a lot of savings. He’s not mad that a fatal illness will keep him from spending it.
Hidden Stashes: Keeping Money Secrets From a Loved One

People hide money for a variety of reasons, from nefarious to romantic. But financial experts say such secrets can erode a basic pillar of relationships: trust.
Investing Can Be Boring. Some Financial Advisers Prefer It That Way.

For many financial professionals, investing is just a tool to help people achieve their meaningful life goals.
Stories About What Retirement Really Means

We asked readers to submit their stories of retirement — to share their experiences, as well as their advice.