retirement

Personal Finance

Lagging 401(k) Balances Give Gen Xers Retirement FOMO

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The group born from roughly 1965 to 1980, Gen Xers are the test subjects in America’s experiment of replacing pensions with 401(k) plans.

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Personal Finance

Bigger Social Security Checks Top 2026 Changes in Retirement Benefits

Here’s what changes to Social Security payouts, tax deductions and Medicare premiums mean for retirees’ cash flow in 2026.

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American Employees Are Scared of Daily Finances, Confident in Retirement

Some 90% feel financial anxiety, but many of those same people are somewhat confident they’ll be able to retire comfortably, per a Betterment report.

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Financial Planning

Worried You Don’t Have Enough Money to Retire? New Rules in ’26 Make It Easier to Catch Up

Many of the new retirement account rules that take effect in 2026 can simplify building up the savings necessary to live the life you want.

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There Are Now More 401(k) Millionaires Than Ever

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High employer matching rates and a booming stock market have pushed retirement balances to record highs.

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Finance

Low-Key $3T Investment Firm Is Ready for Its Closeup

In addition to its new team-up with KKR, the LA-based Capital Group is beginning to expand its ETF offerings.

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Most Americans Aren’t Confident about Retirement

Women, near-retirees and younger retirees reported the largest drops in confidence, highlighting a growing need for highly personalized planning and education.

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Gen X Clients Need Help Saving for Retirement. What’s The Cure?

How to help the ‘Whatever’ generation boost savings and live comfortably in their golden years.

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Waiting Until 70 to Claim Social Security? It’s Just Not a Financial Reality for Most

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One bit of advice from a longtime observer in the retirement business: Don’t shame people into claiming as late as possible.

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ETFs and 401(k)s Don’t Play. Could Dual Share Classes Change That?

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Intraday trading and other ETF features aren’t designed for 401(k)s, but mutual fund share classes could give ETF issuers an in. At least one shop has hopes for that.

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