Key Takeaways Americans ages 55-64 hold an average of $8,000 in savings—more than most of their younger peers, but less than ...

Turning 62 is a major milestone because it's the first year you can claim Social Security and may be the moment retirement ...

In your 70s, it's time to put your retirement plan into action. Here are some tips on how to maximize your success.

For as long as most of us can remember, the idea of retiring with $2.5 million in the “bank,” is something of a dream. The belief that this amount of money would guarantee decades of worry-free living ...

Landing that first job after graduation is exciting. Suddenly, you have real money in the bank to buy what your childhood allowance could only dream of. But then life happens. You get promoted, maybe ...

If you've looked at your retirement accounts recently, you probably saw a major drop in value. As the stock market yo-yos up and down, it's enough to give anyone economic whiplash in search of solid ...

A central concern of anyone approaching retirement age is whether or not they have enough money, between savings and Social Security benefits, to last them for their retirement. With the economic ...

Living on a fixed income requires thoughtful planning and spending. Follow these five tips to ensure that you don’t outlive ...

For those who are feeling behind in retirement savings, here’s a breakdown of exactly how much you can spend in retirement even if you have only $500,000 invested. Also see how much savings you need ...

Hopefully, by the time you enter retirement, you’ve managed to pay off things like your mortgage, your car and any other outstanding debts that may have been trailing you. Often, retirees have less ...

Not too long ago, it was considered bold to claim that people need $1 million for a comfortable retirement. As the cost of living continues to rise and more retirees lead longer lifespans, those ...