Retirement planning is a lot like hiking. Both take planning, both have a destination and both rely on the right tools to reach a goal. When you’re on the road to retirement, one of those tools might ...

If you're planning your retirement savings for 2025, here's the first number you need to know: the traditional IRA ...

For 2025, you can stash away up to $7,000 in a Roth IRA. If you are over 49, you can stash away up to $8,000 thanks to the catch-up contribution for older savers. Over time, you can potentially turn ...

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In life, you often get second chances ‒ and the same is true with investing. To illustrate, you might not have been able to contribute to a Roth IRA during your working years due to your income level, ...

If you’re a member of Gen Z, you have probably heard at least one older person in your life tell you to open a Roth IRA. If you didn’t take this advice to heart, we’re here to repeat the message: This ...

Looking to save more for retirement? Opening a traditional IRA or Roth IRA can be one of the best money moves you ever make. I recently opened a Roth IRA myself -- a choice that will likely save me ...

Saving for retirement is one of the smartest things you can do for your future, but choosing between different retirement accounts can sometimes feel overwhelming. Two of the most common options are ...

Matt Richardson is the senior managing editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com. He writes and edits content about personal finance ranging from savings to investing to insurance.