Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...

Most Americans fear a financial crisis could upend their retirement—but still haven’t planned for it. Here’s how to build a ...

One spouse may be a big spender while the other likes to save. One might be a homebody while their partner wants to travel.

Where we decide to live in retirement is one of the best examples of a decision that brings together financial and ...

Weston: Retirement planning is further complicated by the fact that we don’t know how long we’ll live or how our health will ...

Trump proposed doing away with taxes on Social Security benefits. Not only are taxes on Social Security income complicated, they can significantly reduce the value of each retiree's monthly checks.

However, those born in 1960 or later will have a full retirement age (FRA) of exactly 67 years. This change affects how much ...

Many Americans expect a long retirement but underestimate how long they’ll live. Learn why longevity literacy is essential to ...

Receiving Social Security benefits at age 62 marks the earliest opportunity for many Americans to tap into their retirement ...

What did the United Income researchers determine was the best age to claim Social Security? It wasn't 62. Instead, they found ...

You may like the idea of getting to collect a check from a tenant every month. But before you decide that it's the right move, consider the drawbacks.

There’s a lot of uncertainty around Social Security — and the economy — right now. You may want to consider working with a financial planner to adjust your retirement plan and develop a contingency ...