Retirement

What's the Right Way to Cash Out a 401(k) When You Retire?

Here's what you need to know about taking your distributions.

By Gary Foreman | The Dollar Stretcher

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

Do you have to aim for $1 million? More than a million?

By Doug Whiteman

Wondering How Much to Invest to Retire a Millionaire? Less Than You Think

Retiring with a million dollars is a surprisingly and totally attainable move.

By The Penny Hoarder

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