Was the 401(k) a Mistake?

Ben Ratliff, a music critic and avid runner, always ran in silence. Then he discovered how music opened up to him — while running. It changed his entire approach to criticism and listening. He calls it “running the song.”Today, for the New York City Marathon, Ben talks with our h ... Show More

The writer-director, known for his dark and bleak work, believes in film’s power to change our lives.Thoughts? Email us at theinterview@nytimes.comWatch our show on YouTube: youtube.com/@TheInterviewPodcastFor transcripts and more, visit: nytimes.com/theinterview For more informa ... Show More

In the final stretch of the midterm election campaign, polls have found that voters are latching onto the perceived corruption of the Trump administration.Kenneth P. Vogel, a New York Times investigative journalist, explores one major story line feeding that perception: how those ... Show More

With 401(k)s taking a hit and the fate of Social Security uncertain, we get some advice for how to talk to the elders in your life about work and retirement. This episode was produced by Carla Javier and Gabrielle Berbey, edited by Miranda Kennedy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch ... Show More

Many Americans born between 1965 and 1980, often referred to as Gen X, are facing shortfalls in savings as they approach the traditional retirement age. Wall Street Journal reporter Hannah Miao joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss why they are in a worse position than the previous g ... Show More

Michael Moran, a pension strategist in Goldman Sachs Asset Management, explains how the current macro environment is changing the retirement picture for both savers and retirees. Mike and his team are out with a new report that describes what they see as a missing link to retirem ... Show More

Retirement savers who make “catch-up” contributions to their 401(k) account will lose an often-used tax deduction under new rules coming next year. WSJ’s Anne Tergesen joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information ... Show More

Around the world, a looming problem is making workers nervous–and angry. People in many countries are living longer, and at some point governments will run out of money to pay their retirement benefits. One solution some politicians are pushing: raising the retirement age for wor ... Show More

Amid rising interest rates, high inflation, and market volatility, a challenging macroeconomic environment is throwing individuals’ retirement readiness off track. In the latest Exchanges at Goldman Sachs, Michael Moran, a senior pension strategist in Goldman Sachs’ Asset Managem ... Show More

Retirement fund giant, CALPERS, voted in early November to use borrowed money and alternative assets to meet its investment-return target, even after lowering that target just a few months ago. Today’s guests discuss what this means for retirees depending on their pension for the ... Show More

Many retirees say they regret not focusing on more than just saving money to live out their post-working years. WSJ personal-finance reporter Veronica Dagher joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our ... Show More

By the time retirement savers realize the error of their ways, it may be too late. Today's Stocks & Topics: GE - General Electric Co., Oil, PLBYPLBY Group Inc., Annuities, JEPQ - J.P. Morgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF, JEPI - JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, SUN - Sunoco ... Show More