Retirement

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• Survey: Less than a third of Americans have increased their retirement savings rate this year

  And find out who’s most likely to boost their retirement contributions.

  5 min read Aug 21, 2019

  

• Why Nebraska is the best state to retire

  The Cornhusker State deserves a look as a place to settle after your work days are over.

  4 min read Aug 20, 2019

  

• These are the biggest mistakes people make with Social Security

  Try to avoid these mistakes to help keep your retirement on track.

  5 min read Aug 07, 2019

  

• 6 retirement investing alternatives to your company’s 401(k)

  Here’s where to turn if your employer’s retirement plan isn’t cutting it for you.

  5 min read Aug 01, 2019

  

• Should you use retirement savings for an emergency?

  Using retirement savings for an emergency may not be the best option for your money.

  5 min read Jul 22, 2019

  

• Pros and cons of government 457(b) retirement plans

  Many civil servants save for retirement with their own type of 401(k).

  5 min read Jul 19, 2019

  

• The maximum age limit for contributing to a traditional IRA may be going away soon

  Here’s what you need to know about these potential changes to traditional IRAs.

  4 min read Jul 17, 2019

  

• 8 things to know about your 401(k) when changing jobs

  If you’re leaving your job, don’t forget to take action on your 401(k).

  6 min read Jul 10, 2019

  

• These are the best and worst states for retirement

  Disagree with Bankrate’s ranking? Use our interactive to determine the best state for your retirement.

  5 min read Jul 10, 2019

  

• How Social Security benefits are calculated

  Find out how your Social Security benefits are calculated for your retirement.

  3 min read Jun 19, 2019