Retirement Plans
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Quiz: Test Your IRA Contribution IQ
Quiz Test your basic knowledge of traditional and Roth contribution rules in our quick quiz.
By Donna LeValley
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Already Hit Your 401(k) Limit in 2025? Here's What to Do Next
Maxed out your 401(k) contributions, but still want to tuck away more money for retirement this year? Here are seven ways you can take advantage of being a super saver.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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11 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Should Avoid Making
Medicare If you don't make the right choices, you could end up with higher Medicare premiums and high out-of-pocket costs.
By Donna LeValley
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6 Tax Reasons to Convert Your IRA to a Roth (and When You Shouldn't)
Retirement Taxes Here’s how converting your traditional retirement account to a Roth IRA can boost your nest egg — but avoid these costly scenarios.
By Kate Schubel
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457 Plan Contribution Limits for 2026
Retirement plans There are higher 457 plan contribution limits in 2026. That's good news for state and local government employees.
By Kathryn Pomroy
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Nine Things You Need for a Complete Retirement
Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
A successful retirement is built on a solid foundation of careful planning and self-awareness. Here are nine areas you should plan for if you want to retire with confidence.
By Donna LeValley
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Average 401(k) Match: Do You Work for a Generous Company?
Here are the average 401(k) match and the top 10 companies by match policy. A generous 401(k) match provides a more secure retirement.
By Christy Bieber
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403(b) Contribution Limits for 2026: Good News for Teachers
retirement plans 403(b) contribution limits for 2026 increased $1,000 from 2025. That's good news for teachers and other nonprofit workers.
By Jackie Stewart
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Will You Outlive Your Money?
Americans are less prepared for retirement than they think and are at risk of running out of funds sooner than they realize, according to some reports.
By Janet Bodnar
