Stories Tagged as
Retirement savings
How many American workers are benefiting from employer retirement programs?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Jarrett Dang
Jun 21, 2022
A new study sheds light on how just under half of American workers aren't covered by employer health coverage.
Crypto in your 401(k)? Fidelity's plan now faces questions from senators
by
Lily Jamali
May 6, 2022
Fidelity Investments says it will allow employers to add bitcoin to retirement portfolios, but Sen. Elizabeth Warren is among those critical of the decision.
How would "Secure 2.0" change retirement savings plans?
by
David Brancaccio
, Chris Farrell
and Rose Conlon
Apr 14, 2022
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act, now in the Senate, aims to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement.
A bill that aims to expand access to 401(k) accounts is on its way to the Senate
Mar 31, 2022
The House approved it by an overwhelming, bipartisan majority.
An argument for bringing back a contractual "lottery" for retirement savings
by
Chris Farrell
, David Brancaccio
and Daniel Shin
Oct 6, 2021
Marketplace's Chris Farrell explains why a "tontine" could be used positively in retirement plans.
People adopted better financial habits during the pandemic
Jun 22, 2021
Two recent surveys show a trend toward increased financial discipline.
The rules for required retirement account withdrawals
Jun 14, 2021
Rules for the required minimum distribution, as it's called, changed both before and during the pandemic.
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Forced retirements will lead to prolonged inequality, report says
by
Justin Ho
Jun 7, 2021
Black workers and those without college degrees were forced out of jobs at the highest rates during the pandemic.
More companies are starting emergency savings programs for employees
Oct 22, 2020
Are they any better than a traditional bank savings account?
More people are eligible to tap retirement savings without penalty
by
David Brancaccio
, Scott Tong
and Alex Schroeder
Jun 22, 2020
The big change: If your spouse's job has been hit by COVID-19 you may be eligible to pull as much as $100,000 from retirement savings — penalty-free.