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With retirees living longer and the inequalities that affect women and people of color, the retirement system needs some optimization. Here’s what would help.

Experts say people shopping for health insurance right now should look beyond price when searching for coverage for next year

Inflation lifted to its highest level since April last month, according to official data.

To maximize your 410(k) contributions in 2024, assess how much you’ve contributed so far, check your employer’s match, take a look at your budget and consider increasing how much you set aside per paycheck.

To solidify your retirement plan, write it down, reduce your market risk and allocate more safe money into your plan for income.

Without spousal IRAs, you would need an earned income to contribute to your retirement account.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers will announce on Wednesday a package of reforms to the retirement phase of the superannuation system, to make it easier to navigate and consumer friendly.

Higher yields, priority on dividend payments and the potential for capital appreciation are just three reasons to consider investing in preferred stocks.

Retirees aren't feeling that confident about their financial health.

THE Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit...

Poor financial literacy and a lack of foresight have led to this troubling reality. It's going to take tax policy changes, education and more to address it.