retirement

The traditional 401(k), long dominated by mutual funds, is evolving, with ETFs moving closer to the core. The appeal is simply that ETFs combine the diversification of a fund with the flexibility of a stock, allowing investors to trade throughout the day while holding a broad basket of assets. That...

Legendary investor Warren Buffett may have a different definition of retirement than most after stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Inc (NYSE:BRK)(NYSE:BRK) at the end of 2025. Buffett Still in Office Daily In an interview with CNBC's Becky Quick on Tuesday, Buffett announced the return of...

Elon Musk once expressed a controversial perspective on retirement planning, suggesting that saving for retirement may become unnecessary in the future. His vision, shared on the “Moonshots with Peter Diamandis” podcast and at the World Economic Forum, relies on a tech-driven future...

Elon Musk has proposed a future where the concept of saving for retirement could become obsolete. During a recent episode of the “Moonshots with Peter Diamandis” podcast, Musk shared his vision of a future where technological advancements in AI, energy, and robotics ...

Caregiving is a growing reality for many Americans, with financial, emotional, and professional impacts that are often long-lasting. As more adults take on the responsibility of caring for loved ones, new data reveals the scale of their challenges. Edward Jones, in partnership with Morning Consult...

Dave Ramsey says a $100 monthly investment can make millionaires, and he's tired of skeptics who claim most savers will die before cashing in. What Happened: During "The Ramsey Show," the personal-finance host dismantled a listener's math, noting that $100 a month compounded at 12% for 40 years...

Kevin O’Leary, a prominent entrepreneur and investor from ABC’s Shark Tank, recently shared his perspective on Social Security and retirement planning. What Happened: O’Leary underscored that Social Security was never meant to be the only income source for retirees. He pointed...

Side hustles aren't just for TikTok teens anymore. Four in 10 retired Americans now fear their nest egg won't carry them through a longer, costlier old age, and many are copying Gen Z's gig-economy playbook to plug the gap, according to a new study. What Happened: A new D.A. Davidson survey reveals...

Two million dollars might sound like an iron-clad nest egg, but where you spend your golden years can make it evaporate or endure for decades. What Happened: A new GOBankingRates study finds the same bankroll plus average Social Security checks would last 72 years in West Virginia, yet only 23...

Northwestern Mutual's 2025 Planning & Progress Study says Americans now peg the comfortable retirement price tag at $1.26 million. The figure stops scrolling thumbs, but it means wildly different things on Main Street. What To Know: For a teacher in Tulsa, it feels cosmic;...

A new federal retirement savings program could boost wealth by up to 12% for eligible Americans, with single women and minorities standing to gain the most, according to a Morningstar report last month. The Saver’s Match program, launching in 2027, will replace the current Saver’s...

Gen X is feeling the squeeze like never before. Stuck between aging parents who need care and kids who still need support, many are finding their finances stretched to the limit. And it's not just about money – time, stress and an uncertain future. Take Erika Gilles, 57, as an example. After her 78...

As the oldest members of Generation X (those born between 1965 and 1980) approach retirement, financial experts warn that many in this group may not be as prepared as they think. Generation X faces unique challenges as they prepare for retired life, from shortfalls in savings to unexpected costs...

Personal finance expert Dave Ramsey, known for his no-nonsense advice, recently shared a caller's story on social media highlighting a financial challenge many Americans face as they approach retirement. At age 59, this caller had no retirement savings but had recently sold a $518,000 home. Once...

Private equity firms are mounting a campaign to access trillions in retirement savings under Trump’s second term, building on regulatory changes from his first administration that opened the door to private investment in professionally managed funds. According to the Financial Times, the $13...