Employees of state and local governments and some nonprofit organizations have access to 457(b) retirement plans. These plans are similar to 401(k) or 403(b) plans, with a few differences. Learn about what 457(b) plans are, how they work and the pros and cons of investing in one if you’re eligible.

Just because you opened a 401(k) with one employer doesn’t mean you have to leave your money there after you leave the company. You can roll over your retirement savings from one employer-sponsored account to another, or to an individual retirement account (IRA). Learn how to roll over a 401(k).

For years, the traditional 401(k) plan has been the most popular workplace retirement account. However, there’s a new alternative that’s been growing steadily in the past decade: the Roth 401(k). Learn how a Roth 401(k) works and whether it’s right for you here.

Keogh plans are lesser-known retirement vehicles designed for the self-employed. Although they can be difficult to qualify for and administer, they offer incredibly high contribution limits for those looking to catch up on retirement savings. Learn about Keogh plans and their pros and cons.

401k’s. IRAs. Roth accounts. Early-withdrawal penalties. Educating yourself about the various retirement plan options is intimidating, and figuring out how much you should be saving can be even scarier. To assist you in this essential aspect of financial planning, take a look at this infographic and determine just how much you need to be saving

The government wants to help you save for retirement by giving you incentives like tax-deferred growth and deductible contributions through IRAs and work-sponsored plans. But while the government forgoes taxes on the front-end, it doesn’t want to end up entirely empty-handed. At the age of 70 1/2, you’re required to start taking withdrawals from most

You have many retirement account options, with rules and contribution limits that change regularly. Congress has raised the contribution limits for some retirement accounts but not others. Learn the rules and this year’s contribution limits for whichever accounts you personally use.