Many Americans incorrectly assume their taxes will be lower when they retire.

While many people advocate contributing to an IRA as soon as you can afford to do so, you have until the tax deadline the ...

In a married couple, when one spouses passes away, the surviving spouse is generally entitled to the larger of the two Social ...

Life expectancy is increasing. If you're close to retirement age, here's what you might want to spend your time doing, and ...

Two risks for retirement spending: unanticipated early retirement and big long-term care outlays at the end of life.

Many Americans who are nearing retirement may be surprised by the average 401(k) balance at age 65 and what it may reveal ...

You could boost your retirement earnings by agreeing to one simple rule. Here’s exactly how often you’d have to use it.

More than 40% of retired seniors rely on Social Security for at least half their income. Are we headed for disaster?

Financial advisor Mark Henry with Alloy Wealth Management shares common mistakes with retirement accounts and some tips on ...

If you're married or have ever been married, it's worth considering whether spousal Social Security benefits should be part of your retirement plan. When a worker files for Social Security ...

Gen Xers have a more pessimistic outlook on the broader economy and their own financial readiness, according to a new ...