U.S. gets a C+ in retirement, on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
The nation's system of Social Security and private savings leaves Americans less secure in retirement than residents of many other nations, a new study finds.
The nation's system of Social Security and private savings leaves Americans less secure in retirement than residents of many other nations, a new study finds.
People say they need more money than ever to retire comfortably, but most employees are far from reaching their financial goal.
SurePayroll's General Manager Andy Roe investigates why a majority of small businesses offer little to no retirement plan options.
Most 401(k) plans and some 403(b) and 457 plans allow the participant to borrow from their plan, but is it a good idea?
Americans hoping to retire may be disappointed at the balance in their 401k's when that time comes.
Did mom file her tax return this year? Ask her if she wants some help with her tax return.
Congress and the IRS decided that you cannot leave your pre-tax retirement savings growing forever tax-deferred, so they chose 70½ for you to begin mandatory withdrawals.
At 59½ you can finally get at those dollars you have been stashing away for years in your retirement plans without paying a 10% penalty.
Age 55 seems to be a magical number. It's the elusive goal for retiring early!
Congress increased the amount workers could contribute to their retirement plans but then realized that older workers closer to retirement were in rough shape.
Let's start with the employer plans, 60% of employers offer some sort of retirement plan, but only about 50% of employees take advantage of the plans offered.
According to the Employee Benefit Research Institute's latest study on borrowing, more than 20% of participants have outstanding loans from their retirement plans.
Mid-year is a good time to take stock of your retirement accounts.
There is tax planning for the recent graduate or their parents who want to give them advice.
At 60, retirement is so close you can actually taste it, but you haven't saved enough and you know unless you win the lottery there will never be a million dollars in your bank account, so what can you do?
Whether you're 25 or 55, you know you'll want to retire one day – and to retire in comfort you must save. These five simple steps can help you make a big difference in your efforts to reach retirement with lots of money in your retirement account.
Today starts a national campaign for Americans to save more money.
It's time to dig out those receipts for last year's charitable contributions.
Congress and the IRS decided that you cannot leave your pre-tax retirement savings growing forever tax-deferred, so they chose 70½ for you to begin mandatory withdrawals.
At 59½ you can finally get at those dollars you have been stashing away for years in your retirement plans without paying a 10% penalty.
Age 55 seems to be a magical number...but very few individuals can realize an early retirement.
Many birthdays are key to successful retirement planning...and as these birthdays creep up, you need to do some planning.
We want to save more. It's at the top of most consumers New Year's resolution list. So what holds us back?
The average 401(k) balance came in at $80,600 at the end of the second quarter of this year (2013) according to a report released by Fidelity, which represents 12.4 million U.S. workers.
Workers over 50 can contribute an extra $5,500 this year to their 401(k), 403(b), 457.
A Brighton man is being held on $5,000 cash bail, an accused peeping Tom who fainted during his arraignment in Brighton District Court.
The Babson Financial Literacy Project wants to show you how you can do well with what you already have.
The Patriots have lost another veteran player off their special teams unit, as Cody Davis has announced his retirement from the NFL.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
Police say a driver with a suspended license caused a school bus crash in Barre on Thursday.
The book contains a handwritten note by its first owner saying, "a book about the human soul deserved to have a human covering."
Wellesley College, Boston University and Tufts will all charge $90,000 for undergraduates next year.
WBZ-TV's Christina Hager got quite the surprise when her reporting on dog DNA testing was featured on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
A Brighton man is being held on $5,000 cash bail, an accused peeping Tom who fainted during his arraignment in Brighton District Court.
The marine sanctuary says its "shipwrecks serve as time capsules of our nation's maritime history."
Women have been reporting that they have become pregnant while taking GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic.
A new study in JAMA Network Open finds that poorer Americans are eating too much salt.
German scientists looked at why teenagers smell bad, but toddlers smell good and determined that evolution may be to blame.
A team at the University of Michigan found that half of the parents they polled would keep their child home from school even if they did not appear to be sick.
A new study finds that a healthy diet could reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease in people with Type 2 diabetes.
A fourth-grade teacher at an elementary school in Cambridge is facing child rape charges.
William Foley Jr., a five-time drunk driver who lost his license after a fatal crash in 2001, is back behind bars after an I-Team investigation.
The IRS Criminal Investigation unit helps go after violent criminals, including some right here in Boston.
A pet DNA testing company out of New Hampshire linked dog breeds to a human sample – twice.
In January, police say they found an unconscious woman at LiLi Body Work.
As Beacon Hill struggles to deal with a surge of homeless migrants, Governor Maura Healey finds herself dealing with another surge -- of political outrage over reports of migrant crime.
A new study of driving automation technology says 11 of 14 systems performed poorly under optimal road conditions.
President Biden seemed to relish the moment, wasting no time unleashing a high-energy assault on his political enemies.
After big losses on Super Tuesday, Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley is stepping out of the race.
Amid a series of issues at Brockton schools, could Massachusetts state officials move to take over control?
Take a look at some of the stores that will be closed for Easter in Massachusetts.
Ronnies, a popular seafood and ice cream restaurant in central Massachusetts, is closing its doors.
An old Christmas Tree Shops store on Cape Cod is transforming into a new destination for bargain-hunters.
Van Leeuwen, a popular ice cream chain out of New York, is coming to Massachusetts.
Pi Day isn't just for math geeks - check out the deals on pizza and pie on March 14.
The Vermont Country Store has since become an iconic destination for locals and tourists alike.
Creating an inviting environment for the community to meet, enjoy and participate in the arts
For over 85 years, Weston Theater Company has been creating engaging, entertaining, and inspiring theater.
Surrounded by mountains, Kimpton Taconic is a boutique hotel offering both classic and highly curated experiences.
Learn how the strategic use of windows and harnessing the power of daylight can create space and comfort within a home.
The Patriots have lost another veteran player off their special teams unit, as Cody Davis has announced his retirement from the NFL.
Ceddanne Rafaela is going to give Red Sox fans a reason to watch the team all season long.
In a video shared by the Red ahead of the team's season opener in Seattle, the message was clear: Tune out the noise.
After missing the last five games with a shoulder injury, Jrue Holiday could be back in the Celtics' lineup Thursday night.
The Patriots' hands-on research on the quarterback prospect class of 2024 will include Michael Penix Jr. after all.
The MSPCA is seeing more puppies than usual at its Northeast Animal Shelter in Salem.
Mount Washington saw its strongest wind gust of the winter season on Monday.
A 114-year-old shipwreck on the North Shore of Massachusetts is visible once again.
Black bears are coming out of hibernation in Massachusetts, and they're hungry.
The town of Arlington has implemented free 15-minute parking to support small businesses but some drivers are having a hard time figuring out how.