Articles on Retirement

8 Startling Facts That Will Make You Want to Invest

Having trouble taking the plunge into investing? These eye-opening facts may shock you into action.

Retirement savings can be complicated. Get ahead of the curve by brushing up on the basics.

You'll outgrow a lot of things as you age. Stocks won't be one of them.

Your nest egg doesn't reach the millions. That's OK; you can still have a happy, healthy retirement.

Life happens. Don't let a major curveball impact your ability to save for retirement.

Your insurance needs change over time. When you reach retirement, they'll change again.

If your retirement dream involves a stint abroad, check out these affordable European cities that offer cheap digs and a whole lot more.

Young Americans owe thousands in student loan debt. Unfortunately, so do their parents.

Many people look forward to drawing Social Security benefits while still working and drawing a paycheck. Of course, there's a catch.

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Staggering long-term care insurance costs have retirees looking to an alternative solution; the deferred annuity.

You want to take care of your kids. But you also need to take care of your own financial future.

Good news, older Americans; retirement is better than ever.

When you're young, retirement may seem too far off to matter. But wouldn't it be nice to retire early?

If your retirement plans involve spending your golden years abroad, you should know how to take your Social Security benefits with you.

Picking the right retirement account can be a little tricky. Here's a break down of the best plans to help you save money for your future.

Americans are living longer than ever. They need retirement planning that sees them through.

Retirement is usually a time to relax — but for others, it's time to open their dream business. Is it really the right move?

Confused about how your employer's 401(k) match works? We'll break it down for you.

An emergency fund isn't just for the working world. You need to bring one into retirement, too.