There are many free and paid digital tools available to help you track retirement savings and budget for the future. Retirement planning tools vary in complexity, with some offering a simple overview and others providing detailed guidance.

Trump is expected to sign an order that would broaden access to retirement savings for workers whose employers don’t offer 401(k)-type plans.

At the state level, AARP has supported “work and save” programs, such as state-facilitated automatic IRAs, that fill the gap left by employers who don’t offer a retirement vehicle. Nearly 1.2 million employees nationwide had enrolled in these “work and save” programs as of January 2026, with legislation, supported by AARP, enacted in 21 states .​

While many personal finance apps make it easy to manage your money, a few excel at retirement planning. Retirement planning apps can help users project their future income and expenses under different scenarios.

Planning for retirement is about more than choosing a date; it's about charting your course toward a secure and fulfilling next chapter. This fall, Human Resources' Office of Benefits & Worklife is offering a series of live, expert-led webinars to help you ...

Microsoft says its voluntary retirement program will result in a $900 million charge in the current quarter. The company, which is spending record sums on AI infrastructure, said headcount dropped year over year and will decline again in fiscal 2027.