Americans have 'incredible' misconceptions about Social Security
A new survey shows that many people still don’t understand the program’s basic tenets or purpose.
What retirement means to Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials
Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials have some things in common when it comes to retirement planning.
Downsides of early retirement
Dreaming of an early retirement? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Military financial literacy improving, but it needs to start sooner
We owe all military members – and young people – the personal finance tools to make informed decisions about the impacts of their actions on their current and future lives.
How old is too old to be receiving money from mom and dad?
A new Bankrate survey on financial independence looked into the average age Americans think individuals should start paying for their own bills, including car payments, cell phone bills and student loans.
The 40-year retirement strategy
We need solutions for what is a looming retirement crisis that has significant implications for our country. This challenge can’t be tackled alone.
When can you retire? Retirement experts weigh in
Money and financial planning experts answer the top three Google-searched questions about retirement.
Retirement realities: What's in, and what's out
Here is what is in, and what is out when it comes to retirement today -- and tomorrow.
How to plan for health-care costs during retirement
Americans don't realize that they need money for their own health care during retirement, said Chris Hogan.
The new retirement mindset
Today’s retirees are living it up. Their secret? They started retirement planning early on.
Modern retirement: What 'snowbirds' should know before buying a second home
If you’re weighing if it might be possible for you – or you’re considering it in retirement – here are a few things to keep in mind when looking to buy a second home in a warmer location.
What you don't know about your 401(k) can cost you
Here are three things you may not be aware of when it comes to your 401(k) plan, but should be.
11 best retirement plans: Pros and cons
To have the best retirement, it’s wise to create a plan early in life — or right now if you haven’t yet done so.
The new retirement: Watchin' the sun bake on my front porch swing
It’s the new retirement, and it could be a long retirement.
Low-salary jobs that pay off big in retirement
Employers help these workers beef up retirement accounts.
Ocasio-Cortez's 70 percent tax plan: The likelihood of higher taxes and what it means for your retirement
Even if Ocasio-Cortez’s proposal as stated doesn’t become a reality, it’s entirely possible that tax rates move up from where they are today. Here is what you need to know.
Social Security reform is long overdue, but massive tax hikes are not the answer
Social Security has to be reformed if the program is to remain viable, but the House Dems’ latest so-called ‘solution’ is more of the same from the far-left: tax increases.
Average Social Security benefit goes furthest in these 10 states
Only two of the 10 most economical states are west of the Mississippi River.
Getting ready to retire? Avoid these pricey states, study warns
Typically, the most desired locations aren’t the most affordable.
Best retirement cities if you don't have $1M saved
Nearly half of Americans don’t think their retirement savings will ever reach $1 million.