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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

When it comes to investing, timing can make all the difference. Should you invest all at once, spread your contributions evenly over time, or adjust your investments based on market performance? On a ...

Read this if you're thinking about retiring and taking the lump-sum option Clay Halton was a Business Editor at Investopedia and has been working in the finance publishing field for more than five ...

Sharp ups and downs in the stock market can shake even experienced investors. One day your portfolio may look healthy, and the next it may appear uncertain. During such volatile phases, a common ...