As of the writing of this column, there are 14 states that have enacted legislation requiring certain employers to offer a retirement savings plan to their employees. These are plans for employers ...

Hashing out a family retirement plan can be overwhelming. That's why it's important to revisit things like timing, saving for kids’ college, and caregiving for elderly parents each year.

Even with Medicare, health care costs in retirement can eat up savings quickly. Here’s how much retirees typically spend, and how you can plan ahead.

You don’t need a crystal ball to tell you when you can retire — though sometimes it seems like the easiest way to know whether your retirement plan will work out. You may sense your plan has some ...

PHOENIX — For those that are getting ready for retirement, mapping out a plan is important to ensure you are financially ready for it. Determining when you are ready for retirement can be a ...

One in two Americans don't know much about Social Security — and some are basing their retirement on mistaken beliefs. It's time to separate fact from fiction.

The report found that the increase is consistent with a “general upward trajectory of projected health-related expenses” for retirees. A 65-year-old retiring in 2025 can expect to spend an average of ...

One of the biggest obstacles to retiring before age 65 is finding affordable health insurance. It takes a considerable amount of effort and can be very expensive for early retirees to purchase health ...

Retirement expenses most people forget to plan for You’ve calculated your Social Security benefits, tallied your 401(k) ...

February is a smart time for retirees to review taxes, budgets, investments, and insurance. Here are the best money moves to make this month.

Your life insurance needs may change when you reach your retirement years. It's important to reflect and determine if you still need your life insurance plans.