Investing for retirement when you're just starting out

From target date funds to creating your own investment mix, here are the best ways to invest for retirement when it's several decades away.  More

Ed Parker never planned on retiring early. Laid off from his job at a Caterpillar dealership, he was ready to end full-time work. His wife retired a decade earlier from her job at a department store.
Ed Parker never planned on retiring early. Laid off from his job at a Caterpillar dealership, he was ready to end full-time work. His wife retired a decade earlier from her job at a department store. More


Your perfect plan
20s and 30s 
Retirement planning while still in your 20s
Set up an emergency fund before you set aside money for supplemental retirement savings. More


40s 
How to reach $1 million in 3 easy steps
How to reach $1 million in 3 easy steps
Hitting the seven-figure mark is easier than you may think. The main requirement: Learning how to manipulate the three basic levers of wealth creation.  More


50s 
Should I get more aggressive with my 401(k)?
Should I get more aggressive with my 401(k)?
I'm 55 and invest conservatively in my 401(k). The market seems to be on a rebound, though, so should I consider being more aggressive? More


60s+ 
Happy 65th birthday, boomers. Now what?
Happy 65th birthday, boomers. Now what?
The benefits of turning 65 may be shrinking, but this milestone still matters to your money. More


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Ask the expert
Money Magazine senior editor Walter Updegrave.  More
 
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Rules of retirement
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Each of these towns offers amenities galore for the post-work crowd -- plus a cost of living that's pretty darn sweet. More
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Money 70: Best funds
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