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Financial security doesn’t have to come from a big salary, a lucky investment or some dramatic turning point. For most people, wealth is built more simply, through small habits repeated …
Small Habits Help Shape a Stronger Financial Future Read More
Margaret had saved diligently for decades. Every paycheck, a portion went toward her retirement account. Then, the day finally came: she retired. Suddenly, the hardest part wasn’t the saving. It …
Turn Your Savings Into Paychecks in Retirement Read More
Saving for retirement is important, but it’s only part of the picture. If you’re within five to 10 years of your target retirement date, it’s time to start thinking about …
Five Questions That Could Change How You Eee Retirement Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Participation in employer-sponsored retirement plans reached a record 86% of eligible workers while average savings rates climbed to an all-time high in 2025, according to Vanguard’s …
401(k) Participation Hits Record High as Savings Rates Rise Read More
Getting married is a major decision that comes with a financial to-do list that’s arguably more important than choosing a venue or a cake. Talking openly about money can help …
Ten Financial Steps to Take Before And After Your Wedding Day Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Vanguard has released new research outlining a framework for turning retirement savings into sustainable income, highlighting a growing challenge for retirees as defined-contribution plans increasingly replace …
Vanguard Publishes Retirement Income Framework as Americans Face Decumulation Challenge Read More
As your new graduate prepares to step into the next chapter of life – whether that’s more education or starting a career – one of the best things you can …
Help Your Graduate Use Credit and Debit Cards Wisely Read More
A 529 education savings plan might sound like something only families with college-bound kids need. But the versatility of a 529 account may surprise you, whether your child heads to …
Four Reasons a 529 Plan Might Make Sense for Your Family Read More
VALLEY FORGE, PA — Nearly half of U.S. women are keeping savings in low-yield accounts that may not outpace inflation even as most report feeling financially confident, according to a …
Women’s Savings Lag Inflation Despite Rising Confidence, Vanguard Finds Read More
Let’s say you dream of spending your retirement mornings on a warm beach, coffee in hand, waves rolling in. To get there, you had a simple plan: save $1 million …
Saving for Retirement: Are You Guessing or Planning? Read More