Most people also have to dip into savings to bridge the gap between what Social Security and pensions, if any, provide and what's needed to cover retirement expenses. At that point, the issue ...

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Roth 401(k) is a relatively new option that some employers offer along with a traditional 401(k). It's basically the opposite of a traditional 401(k) plan - meaning you pay the taxes on your ...

That's a different story. Traditional pensions are still offered by about 84% of state and local governments. How come? Simple: It's hard for a politician to get elected, or re-elected, on a ...

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That's a crucial question. When you earn some income and you haven't yet reached what Social Security considers full retirement age, your payouts will typically be smaller during the period that ...

Immediate annuities (sometimes called income or payout annuities), are pretty straightforward - basically a mirror image of a life insurance policy. Instead of paying regular premiums to an ...

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You accumulate credits based on your earnings. In 2016, you get one credit for every $1,260 you earn (that figure is adjusted higher each year), up to a limit of four credits per year. These ...

Nope. Disability and survivor benefits are included in the program. Contributions you make provide insurance in the event you become disabled; they also may cover your adult child if he or she ...