Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am passionate about pensions, recessions, IRAs and retirement. Recent changes by the IRS have perked up interest in companies ...

Buyout decisions have become increasingly common for those with a pension plan. If you get this offer, the most important questions to deal with include when you would you receive the payout, and how ...

Accenture has altered its salary hike structure for the June cycle, impacting over 780,000 employees globally. Half of ...

James Chen, CMT is an expert trader, investment adviser, and global market strategist. Doretha Clemons, Ph.D., MBA, PMP, has been a corporate IT executive and professor for 34 years. She is an adjunct ...

I’m often asked how to invest a lump sum of new cash. Should this money be invested in the markets all at once or dollar-cost averaged (DCA) over time? The answer depends on several factors: where the ...

The military retirement system has long been considered one of the best retirement offerings around. Unlike most of us who “hope” to retire in our 60s, after 20 years of service, military personnel ...

If you're fortunate enough to have a pension at work, make sure you make the most of it. Having enough income in retirement is a primary concern for everyone approaching the end of their careers.

Claiming retroactive Social Security benefits can be an attractive option for some retirees as this gives them access to a relatively large lump sum payment. But there are trade-offs involved. In this ...

As one approaches retirement, if you're lucky enough to be the beneficiary of a pension plan, there is often a big decision to make regarding choosing an annuity or taking a rollover of a lump sum ...

Whether you've received an inheritance, redundancy payment or bonus, investing a lump sum wisely can transform your financial future. Our guide walks you through the essential steps, from preparation ...