Few things feel more unsettling than getting fired before retirement. After years of saving, getting fired at this age can shake your financial confidence.

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

Christine is 63, has an annual salary of $120,000 and is poised to retire in two years with about $750,000 in retirement ...

Whether you have millions of dollars in your 401(k) or just a few thousand, once you leave your job, you have to make a decision on what to do with that money. For some retirees, it makes sense to ...

Many Americans are heavily reliant, and in some cases, solely reliant, on their Social Security benefits to get by in ...

And if you delay your claim past full retirement age, your benefits get an 8% boost for each year you do, until you turn 70. Because Social Security benefits are eligible for an annual inflation-based ...

Knowing what expenses to expect can help you build a retirement plan. Here's what experts recommend preparing for.

Around half of Americans are at serious risk of a retirement shortfall. Here's how you can avoid being one of them.

According to the Northwestern Mutual Planning & Progress Study, "Americans’ ‘magic number’ to retire comfortably in 2025 is ...

Wondering how much cash you need to retire comfortably right now? The answer to that question might surprise you.

Diversification beyond public markets is the biggest draw. Adding private equity can give ordinary savers access to ...