When you are getting close to retiring, you need to make sure your nest egg is large enough to supplement your Social ...

I’m nearing retirement. My wife and I are 70. We have no debt, our house is paid off, and our vehicles are paid off. Our home is worth $450,000. Our newest vehicle is one year old, and we will ...

Many women expect to have long lives but have little saved for retirement. Here’s why the gap exists and what steps can help close it.

Two new surveys zero in on Gen X angst when it comes to retirement savings, why they’re in this mess, and how they’re taking steps to dig themselves out.

While most retirement portfolios include allocations to stocks and bonds in the years leading up to retirement, most retirement savers don’t hold much more than an emergency cushion in cash. Thus, an ...

Big changes are coming to Americans’ retirement plans. Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could open the door for 401(k) holders to invest in private equity, ...

It often pays for retirees to put money into CDs. I'm not close to retirement, so I'm more focused on stocks these days. CDs are a good option when saving for near-term goals, not long-term ones. If I ...

Being laid off as you're planning for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when your income suddenly disappears. Many older workers may be tempted to claim Social Security right away to ...

Home Retirement Retirement Planning I'm a Financial Planner: Could Partial Retirement Be the Right Move for You? Many Americans close to retirement are questioning whether they should take the full ...

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