For some, working with a financial advisor may connote having pockets deep enough to meet with an expert in a mahogany-paneled office. But you don’t always need to be wealthy to benefit from financial ...

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Americans believe $1.46 million is the minimum for a comfortable retirement, per Northwestern Mutual. A new study from online lender NetCredit reveals how much money Americans need to retire well in ...

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The average 401(k) balance for someone in their 60s was $577,454 as of November 2025. The median, though, was far less: $186,902. Learn how to catch up in this decade if your savings aren’t where you ...