Turn 65, trade your timecard for total freedom, and live out your golden years without ever worrying whether there's enough in your bank account. But the reality for many Americans looks very ...

Thinking of taking early retirement? Whatever your motivation might be, it requires as much planning as regular retirement.

On average, the optimal portfolio, which is rebalanced monthly, produces 50% more retirement wealth than a balanced fund and 39% more than a TDF. And this extra wealth translates into higher ...

My wife and I own a one-bedroom condo. The living room has a sliding door so guests can have some privacy when they stay over ...

Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary will answer questions about retirement during a live chat on Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 12 p.m. Eastern time.

As the end of the year approaches, it's important for you and your business to consider different strategies before it's time ...

Do you have retirement savings? If so, there’s a rule you absolutely need to keep in mind. It’s called Required Minimum ...

During your working years, it’s important to have cash savings for unplanned expenses. These could run the gamut from home ...

“The common rule of thumb is what’s known as the 80 per cent rule, which is that you should have enough to live on 80 per ...

You really can defer RMDs and lower taxes while at the same time increasing the long-term growth of your IRA. Here's how.

Social Security and Medicare help support older Americans. Many told BI that the checks weren't enough and that they wished ...

One of the trickiest parts of retirement planning is working out how much to pay into a pension. We explore what to consider ...