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5 Roth IRA Pitfalls Your Adviser May Not Tell You About

There's a lot to love about Roth IRAs, but their downsides are very real. They could put a dent in your retirement savings if you're unaware of them.

Kiplinger · Mar 12, 2025

Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55

See how your retirement savings stack up compared with this Wall Street guide, ranked by age and income.

Kiplinger · Mar 11, 2025

‘Urgent action’ needed to save Starmer’s 2030 energy bill cut, says industry body

Higher costs from April on course to derail prime minister’s plan for £300 bill reduction, warns Energy UK

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2025

Financial Pitfalls to Avoid in Your 30s, 40s and 50s

As you pass through each decade of working life and build wealth for retirement, watch out for the financial traps that can hinder your progress.

Kiplinger · Mar 9, 2025

Five Key Retirement Challenges (and How to Face Them Head On)

Life will inevitably throw challenges at you as you get older. But making a flexible retirement plan — and monitoring it regularly — can help you overcome them.

Kiplinger · Mar 8, 2025

How to Help Shield Your Retirement From Inflation

Picking the right investments at the right time can help ensure inflation won't flatten your retirement savings. Here are some tips.

Kiplinger · Mar 7, 2025

Cash ISA debate continues - now the UK’s first ISA millionaire backs cutting savings allowance

The current level of £20,000 allowed per person could be cut by 80 per cent

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

A pensions expert explains 3 ways to get to grips with your retirement savings

Many people don’t think they’ll ever be able to stop work, research for Scottish Widows has revealed.

The Independent UK · Mar 7, 2025

UK’s richest can boost climate action but need to cut outsized emissions – study

Study finds wealthy have larger carbon footprints but are uniquely positioned to have positive effects

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025

Is a Long-Term CD the Best Option for Saving?

CDs offer good rates and guaranteed returns. However, are they the best option for longer range savings goals?

Kiplinger · Mar 5, 2025