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“Investing is just like gambling.” It’s a phrase you’ve probably heard before—maybe even said yourself. After all, both involve money, risk, and an uncertain outcome. But when your long-term financial ...

Mizu Pope can’t yet vote or drive, but she can trade stocks. Sort of. When the 13-year-old from Massachusetts wants to buy or sell, she needs her mother’s permission. She said she likes to buy stock ...

Private funds may improve investors’ retirement outcomes—albeit modestly, according to preliminary results from a Morningstar Investment Management study. While increases in retirement outcomes are ...

The standard recommendation for investing for retirement is a straightforward one: Invest 10% (or more!) of your annual income, preferably via a tax-deferred account such as a 401(k) plan with an ...

Are you ready to retire? A tool on consumer advisor Clark Howard’s website can help. “I have a tool you can use at Clark.com that you put in how much money you’ve saved, how much money you spend every ...

Planning for retirement is one of the most crucial aspects of financial planning. For many Americans, this involves setting savings targets for their 401(k) plans or IRAs. However, according to Grant ...

How much of your hard-earned portfolio can you sell each year to finance your retirement — without ever running out of cash? 4%? 5%? Something else? Like they say about cars, your mileage may vary.

When I began my career in wealth management, most retirement plans were designed to last 20 years or so. Today, with life expectancies stretching into the 90s and beyond, many retirees may need to ...

What if all the retirement advice you’ve ever received is wrong? For decades, we’ve been told to treat retirement like a finish line — hitting age 65, 67, or maybe 70 if you’re feeling ambitious. Blow ...