If in 2025 you held a significant proportion of your investment portfolio in equities, gold or crypto, you probably had a great year. But now it’s time for you to review your holdings and ...

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A new report from Savings.com found that, for the first time, 50% of parents with adult children provide at least some financial support, up from 45% in 2023 (1). The trend highlights how rising ...

Women are less likely to actively plan for their retirement (though men aren’t that engaged either), new research shows.

But if you reach your goal early — say, by age 50 — should you retire immediately? Experienced financial planners will likely point out that the size of your portfolio and retirement savings is only ...

By making a few underrated tweaks to your 401(k) investment strategy during 2026, you can help increase the odds of building a large nest egg for retirement.

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Life expectancy is increasing. If you're close to retirement age, here's what you might want to spend your time doing, and how to pay for the lifestyle you want.