The payments, part of the new domestic policy law, are for U.S. citizens born this year through 2028. The idea is that the money in the accounts will have many years to grow.

After a certain age, holders of retirement accounts such as Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) are required to start making mandatory withdrawals, known as Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs).

The whole trick to retirement savings is to put money away steadily and consistently. But one lesson that Generation X and boomers missed out on when the U.S. retirement system switched over to favor ...

Should federal lawmakers be allowed to play the stock market given that they can have access to inside information?

My husband is inheriting a house from elderly friends, in his name only. It's worth $1 million or more. We do not live in a community-property state. We have one son who is now a young adult. We will ...