401(k) plans are hailed by many financial experts as one of the easiest and most convenient ways to save for retirement. However, according to data from the US Census Bureau, although an estimated 79 percent of American workers have access to a 401(k) plan through their employer, only 41 percent of those choose to take advantage […]
The amount of money needed for retirement depends on factors including lifestyle, age, and health. Generally, experts suggest that individuals should aim to live off of 80 percent of their final pre-retirement salary. Someone who made $100,000 per year at retirement, then, should have enough saved that they can comfortably spend $80,000 per year when […]