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Retirement savings
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.
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.
Americans can now tap 401(k)s without penalty. Here's how it works.
Apr 8, 2020
People affected by the crisis can access of up to $100,000 of their retirement savings without the usual 10% penalty.
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One idea to pay off student debt: use your retirement account
by
Justin Ho
Dec 5, 2019
Senator Rand Paul wants to allow people to use retirement accounts to pay off student debt, tax- and penalty-free.
FAQ: What’s the best strategy for maximizing Social Security?
Oct 16, 2019
Does it change if you’re single or married?
How retirees cope when their savings are at the mercy of the markets
by
Janet Nguyen
Aug 26, 2019
Market volatility and the possibility of a recession have affected some retirees' financial decisions.