Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, economics, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) and has ...

A lot of people set the goal of saving $1 million for retirement because it's a nice round number. But before you get your mind set on aiming for a $1 million nest egg, you may want to think about ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Can you afford to retire if you have $1 million in savings? As ...

The iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF (TLT) offers a 4.29% annual yield and stands to benefit from ongoing interest rate cuts. A $1 million portfolio allocated 40% to TLT provides downside protection ...

A million dollars is an aspirational retirement-savings goal, celebrated in articles and Reddit threads about 401(k) millionaires. But a million dollars is not what it used to be. Only 36% of American ...