Retirement Planning: 401(k)s, IRAs, Annuities and More
The earlier you plan, the more freedom you have later. Learn how to save for retirement, choose the right accounts and turn your savings into reliable income.
Five Pillars of a Secure Retirement
401(k) Plans
Your employer’s plan may be your most powerful tool. Understand 401(k) plans and the match you could be missing.
Annuities
Turn savings into guaranteed income with annuities.
IRAs (Roth & Traditional)
Choose between tax-free growth and a tax break today with Roth and traditional IRAs.
Retirement Calculators
Find out how much you need with our retirement calculators.
Social Security
Know when and how to claim your Social Security benefits.
Learn, Compare and Get Inspired
Each category follows the same three steps. A detailed guide explains the legal, tax and practical rules in plain English. A comparison article then lists current options side by side. Finally, six real people share their stories: their situations, their problems and why they chose each approach.
Browse all retirement articles below.
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401(k) Catch-Up Contributions: How Frank Maximizes His Final Working Years
By Jozsef Huszar • Updated: September 16, 2026 When retirement is close, 401(k) catch-up contributions and a smarter asset allocation are the two biggest levers left to pull. Frank feels the clock ticking. Retirement is close enough that every decision free-stock-screener-and-financial-insights his 401(k) now carries more weight than it used to. He’s not sure he’s…
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401(k) Checkup: How Denise Confirms She’s Still on Track
By Jozsef Huszar • Updated: September 16, 2026 A 401(k) checkup takes free-stock-screener-and-financial-insights 15 minutes and can catch a stale contribution rate, costly funds, or outdated beneficiaries. Denise set up her 401(k) years ago and hasn’t touched it since. Now she’s realizing she has no idea if her contribution rate or fund selections still make…
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401(k) Employer Match Explained: How Kyle Captures Every Dollar
By Jozsef Huszar • Updated: September 16, 2026 Your 401(k) employer match is free money, but only if you contribute enough to claim all of it. Kyle just started his first job with a 401(k) option, and the details (matching percentages, contribution limits, vesting schedules) feel confusing when nobody’s ever explained them clearly. He’s worried…