Today's record-high home equity levels have made home equity lines of credit (HELOCs) an especially attractive option right now for everything from home improvements to debt consolidation. And as high ...

Contributing to a 401(k) is one of the best ways to save for retirement, and this type of account has several distinct advantages. For one, it has a much higher contribution limit than many other ...

Maxing out a 401(k) sounds good, but the contribution limit is very high. In fact, it may not be the best use of all of your spare money. You should explore your other options before deciding what is ...

A 401(k) is a tax-advantaged account designed to help you save for retirement. Many employers offer their employees access to a 401(k). Some employers even offer to match some of their employees’ ...

Five years ago, Taylor Gothard, 41, and his spouse found themselves staring at $100,000 in credit card debt spread out over 17 maxed-out credit cards. When it comes to debt like this, they’re not ...

Maxing out a 401(k) could mean saving a boatload for retirement. You may want to look outside of a 401(k) if you're not happy with your plan's investment choices or fees. Also consider the ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. A health savings account (HSA) can help you save and ...

The premise sounds fantastic: The more money you save for retirement during your working years, the bigger your retirement nest egg. And contributions to workplace retirement accounts can be ...

Millions of us have 401(k) accounts, sponsored by our employers or former employers. And hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of us actually have accounts worth $1 million or more. That's not the ...

The maximum 401(k) contribution limits are pretty high. If you max out your 401(k), you may not have enough money to invest in other financial accounts. You could end up with worse investments and ...