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At a time when some complain that the 401(k) plan has lost its effectiveness as a retirement savings vehicle, a new academic study suggests many participants can actually...

Newburyport (Massachusetts) School Committee member George Moker said teachers have agreed to give back on several items in order to achieve an agreement in tough economic times.

As the recession has taken a heavy toll on many retirement nest eggs, just more than half of working adults ages 50 to 64 said they may delay...

Three in five Americans (59%) said that, compared with 12 months ago, they are more concerned about the robustness of their income in retirement.

This year, many Americans are holding off on vacations.

Those who are committed to saving money and take a disciplined approach to spending are better prepared for the down economy, according to a study by HSBC.

A study from the AARP Public Policy Institute found a number of older employees trade income and status for happiness in a late-life career change.

As nursing home costs are rising, where in America are the cheapest long-term care options?

Several years ago, I bought my Dad—one of the world’s most proficient worriers—a copy of the “Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.″

Mutual fund assets will grow at a faster rate in the independent, regional, and registered investment adviser (RIA) channels, compared with the wirehouse, bank, and insurance channels, according...

Although most Americans are sticking with their 401(k)s, it does not solve the savings crisis in America.

According to a new survey, more than half of Americans think capitalism is better than socialism.

Although most starting salary offers to the college Class of 2009 have decreased slightly from those offers extended to the Class of 2008, business disciplines have seen increases...

U.S. Congressman Earl Pomeroy (D-North Dakota) has introduced legislation that would make changes to the Saver’s Credit.

Only two of America’s 10 favorite college basketball teams made it to the Final Four.

In times of life crisis, family finances might suffer significantly, according to a nationwide survey by AARP Financial Inc.

The youngest members of the workforce would like more education and guidance about finances at work, according to a survey by Charles Schwab

Almost three-fourths of polled Americans won’t be spending their tax refund for 2008.

A survey by Nielsen found that only 28% of respondents were confident of the company that manages their investment or retirement accounts.

ING has rolled out a Web site aimed at letting retirement savers see if they are "keeping up with the Joneses" when it comes to their financial habits.