Key Retirement Birthdays: Not Quite 60
The number I am looking for is actually 59½!
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The number I am looking for is actually 59½!
Age 55 seems to be a magical number. It's the elusive goal!
With thousands of mutual funds to choose from, you need a disciplined process to whittle down the number to something that is manageable.
It's almost the New Year and it's a good time to review what benefits you have at work.
Only 70% of employers currently offer retirement plans. And of those that did offer retirement plans only 52% of workers participated.
A recent study found the average 401(k) balance is close to $40,000. That's not enough!
Congress realized a couple of years back that most workers will not have enough retirement savings set aside for their golden years.
You may have a 401(k), a 403(b) which is for nonprofit organizations such as schools and hospitals, a 457 plan which covers state, county and city employees and there is a Thrift Savings Plan for federal employees.
Almost all 401(k) plans and some 403(b) and 457 plans allow the participant to borrow from their plan.
How many IRAs do you have? How many retirement plans?
It's midyear and this is a good time to review your retirement accounts.
Many recent grads had to move back home because they could not find a job and right about now mom and dad are making demands they find something so they at least have spending money.
You wake up one morning and you realize the baby is having a birthday and she's 13 today.
More women are getting involved in family finances, but research shows they may not know where to begin. Women lag behind men when it comes to investing.
A recent survey found more women are taking an active role in their family's finances. That same poll found many feel they're not as well versed in these matters as they'd like top be, however.
Back in 1981, the 401k as we know it was born when Ted Benna allowed his employees to make pre-tax contributions to their retirement accounts.
Minimum required distributions known as MRDs normally must begin at age 70½ for your IRAs except the Roth IRA.
When we hear the word rollover, we think of a dog following a command to rollover, wanting a treat.
Let's start with the simplest plan first.
We have Generation Xers frozen in our minds as this 25 year old but they are no longer kids.
A new report from Boston-based Fidelity Investments shows 401(k) retirement accounts are almost back where they were before the recession.
The mother of all birthdays has come and gone and the first of the Boomers are now getting senior discounts when they go to the movies.
Do you need $1 million to retire comfortably?
Retirement planning should start with your first job.
Depending what study you read Saving More was often the number 1 resolution for the New Year.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
While the Patriots are away on their bye week, Gillette Stadium will host eight Massachusetts High School Super Bowls.
The holiday season has officially begun and communities are ready to give families in need the Christmas they deserve with the help of a Massachusetts non-profit.
Travelers rushed to Logan Airport on Monday hoping to get ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday crowds and a potential storm.
If you're planning on traveling on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, it will be a mess with rain and possibly some snow.
American Airlines and Frontier Airlines planes clipped wings at Logan Airport in Boston Monday.
Travelers rushed to Logan Airport on Monday hoping to get ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday crowds and a potential storm.
A dramatic, high speed police chase in central Massachusetts came to a peaceful end Monday when the driver surrendered to officers.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
Cheese processed at plant in Lena, Illinois, may be tainted by bacteria that can cause serious and fatal infections.
Young or old, Democrat or Republican, a majority of Americans say this presidential election is stressing them out.
Researchers at a Massachusetts hospital have discovered a new sign that could indicate whether someone has a concussion and it's literally a shaking of the head.
Several hospitals have failed to come to an agreement with the second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts, Point32Health.
Detective Lieutenant Brian Tully was disciplined for failing to supervise investigators who sent inappropriate text messages during Karen Read's investigation.
WBZ-TV's I-Team has uncovered a third attempted land grab by thieves in Massachusetts, this time in West Yarmouth.
Pink cocaine has reportedly made its way to the Boston area, federal investigators told WBZ-TV's I-Team.
Some Winthrop residents are pushing back against a law requiring Massachusetts communities with T access to allow the development of multifamily units to help with the housing crunch. All of it now could soon be up to voters to decide.
A Springfield man says he gave police evidence that points to another suspect in the Boston Strangler investigation - not Albert DeSalvo.
Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, what are the standards for high school graduation?
Massachusetts voters approved ballot questions on the auditor's authority and the MCAS, but lawmakers may still tinker with them.
Donald Trump won 75 cities and towns in Massachusetts in the 2024 election. Eleven of them voted Democrat four years ago.
If you were looking for surprises, the 2024 election likely wasn't for you.
John Deaton said he believes Sen. Elizabeth Warren is creating divisiveness in the state
The CEO of TJ Maxx says President-elect Trump's tariffs plan could be good for business.
The maker of Bell's Seasoning says its stuffing won't be in stores for Thanksgiving this year.
The Museum of Ice Cream will open its doors this December in Boston's Seaport neighborhood.
It appears Tree House Brewing Company has big plans to expand in Boston, according to filings with the city.
Here's where to find Veterans Day 2024 free food offers and discounts at restaurants in Massachusetts.
Host Rachel Holt talks with their CEO about their distinct connection to Newport and what sets them apart as a "brewstillery."
Newport's Castle Hill Inn is one of the area's most coveted destinations offering visitors spectacular views, luxurious accommodations, and unique dining experiences.
Founded in 2014 with a mission of preserving, celebrating and sharing automotive history, the Audrain Automobile Museum is a must-stop destination for both car enthusiasts and Newport visitors alike.
Host Rachel Holt joins Prezza Mixologist Craig Carpenter in Boston's North End for a hot new twist on a classic cocktail that's bound to be the next big hit.
Chef Delphin Gomes joins host Rachel Holt in the test kitchen to show off his latest creations and the art of merging design with chocolate.
New England Patriots safety Jabrill Peppers has been removed from the Commissioner Exempt List, the NFL announced Monday.
While the Patriots are away on their bye week, Gillette Stadium will host eight Massachusetts High School Super Bowls.
Kristaps Porzingis is returning to the court for the Boston Celtics.
Jerod Mayo said his team took Sunday's "butt-kicking" at the hands of the Dolphins personally, and dismissed a report that players were laughing in the locker room after the defeat.
The New England Patriots had another defensive no-show Sunday in Miami, leaving Jerod Mayo and his coaching staff searching for answers.
Researchers spotted a right whale in Cape Cod Bay exhibiting behavior that is typically seen later in the season.
The Lizzie Borden House in Fall River has landed on USA Today's Top 10 list of the best haunted hotels.
New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking. Is it time for Boston to do the same?
Boston is looking to give new life to the historic bear dens in Franklin Park.
The massive comet that's starting to become visible in the night sky won't stick around for too long.