‘The China Hustle’ Scares Up Empty Factories, False Profits for Investors

Jordan Riefe / Truthdig Mar 30, 2018 Filmmaker Jed Rothstein and activist Dan David explore an epidemic of unchecked financial fraud. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

John Oliver, Outraged Over His 401(k), Tells Us All We Need to Know About Retirement Plans (Video)

Staff / Truthdig Jun 13, 2016 Financial advisers chose the wrong late-night show host to try to bamboozle with complicated retirement plans full of hidden fees. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ghost of the Cliff

David Fitzsimmons, Cagle Cartoons, The Arizona Star Dec 17, 2012 Dig deeper

A New (Old) Labor Dilemma

Staff / Truthdig Jun 11, 2011 Federal labor statistics show that older Americans are much more likely now to be holding on to their careers -- because they can't afford to retire -- while vast numbers of young Americans are failing to get on track in the job market. (more) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Mom’s Dreary Retirement Prospects

Marie Cocco / Truthdig May 9, 2009 Not to ruin brunch, but Mom's probably not doing very well. Not if she's already retired, not if she's a baby boomer approaching retirement, not if she's a younger woman who hasn't yet given retirement a thought. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

401-GOP

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Oct 27, 2008 Dig deeper

Terrifying

Mike Luckovich / Truthdig Oct 20, 2008 Dig deeper

Retirees Wake Up to a Swindle

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Oct 14, 2008 The essential fallacy of the 401(k) has been exposed. It took a historic market collapse -- one that threatens to impoverish workers already in retirement and those who are nearing it. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

The 401(k) Myth

Marie Cocco / Truthdig Dec 13, 2007 Those who think they will retire in Fat City because they have a 401(k) may be headed for a bitter disappointment. The system's rules are flawed, and Washington should reform them. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )