Learn Roth IRA withdrawal rules, including the five-year rule, qualified distributions, conversion clocks, and penalty exceptions.

In this edition of Sense Check, Empower financial professional Kristina Behrens weighs in on retirement readiness questions and how planning may evolve over time.

Health needs can evolve over time, and long-term care insurance could help bridge a financial gap.

HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs each offer potential tax perks and flexibility for managing healthcare spending today and in retirement.

The Coast FIRE strategy has some who’ve reached their target retirement savings skipping the early part and sailing through a chunk of their careers.

In the transition to retirement, people can have a wealth of free time — and a mission to make it time well spent.

Americans put the “magic number” for retirement at over $1 million, according to new Empower research. Over half (52%) wish they had saved up more money in their retirement accounts when they were younger.

With rising medical prices, gaps in Medicare coverage, and the possibility of long-term care, out-of-pocket healthcare costs can be substantial and unpredictable.

How close are Americans to hitting the savings milestones some experts recommend? Empower data, paired with income benchmarks, shows where each age group stands.

Rent or buy in 2025? At a 6.58% rate, this 50-metro analysis shows where ownership or renting wins — plus the biggest monthly savings by city.

After years of low returns, bonds are experiencing a renewed appeal in a high-interest, moderate-inflation environment.