Retirement RealitiesHow your life after you stop working can be all it’s cracked up to beMay 13, 2024
Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities: A Model for Aging in PlaceIn Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities or NORCs, aging in place isn't just an option; it's a way of lifeApril 4, 2024
How to Prepare for the Four Phases of RetirementYour emotional health can be as important to an enjoyable retirement as your financial fitnessMarch 15, 2024
Demystify RetirementTrading a reliable 9-to-5 life for the uncertainties of retirement may seem daunting, but if you prepare well, you can thriveFebruary 22, 2024
Longevity Literacy Is Key to Retirement ReadinessMost Americans score miserably when asked how long people aged 65 tend to liveJanuary 4, 2024
Why Retirees Flock to Places Where Climate Risk Is HighEven insurance companies are cutting and running — should you, too?November 1, 2023
Exploring Diverse Paths to RetirementHow different races and ethnicities approach saving for the futureOctober 10, 2023
My Retirement Heaven Is Turning into HellConcern about blistering heat waves, powerful storms, frequent floods and unstoppable wildfires are taking some shine off the Sun BeltOctober 2, 2023
How Couples Can Figure Out Where to RetireComing to a decision about relocating is often vexing for couples. Here are ways to figure it out.September 29, 2023
Happy Retired Couples Are Also Financially HealthyLong before you leave the workforce, talk with your partner about what each of you wants to do — and where to live and what to spend — in retirementSeptember 18, 2023
OpinionReinventing Retirement for Generation XWith traditional sources of retirement income in doubt, we need new ideasJuly 24, 2023
Retirement PivotEven the best retirement plans can go awry, so it is prudent to prepare to pivot if necessaryJune 27, 2023
How Much Is Enough?Experts’ retirement savings goals vary, as do savers’ retirement spending plans, so there is no 'right' number — but there are things you should considerJune 14, 2023
Plan a Satisfying RetirementThink beyond narrow pursuits like travel or golf and consider this ‘three-legged stool’ approach to help you balance cognitive, physical and aesthetic stimulationJune 13, 2023
A Financial Planner Reflects at 50How well have she and her husband done to prepare for retirement — and where is there room for improvement?April 24, 2023
Not Ready for Retirement?Millions of Americans in their 50s and 60s have no savings, but they do have options to improve their financial securityApril 17, 2023
5 Tips for Buying an Annuity for Retirement IncomeOne popular type, called a Multiyear Guaranteed Annuity, lets you lock in as much as 5.8% for several yearsMarch 8, 2023
Retirement Savings Gender Gap Is GrowingIf women earn less than men, how can they be expected to save as much for retirement?February 23, 2023
Surviving RetirementHow to safeguard your nest egg from market fluctuations and your wallet from health issuesFebruary 22, 2023
Dream Retirements ReconsideredWhen deciding on the ideal place to retire, a little homework can spare you a lot of headachesFebruary 13, 2023
How to Talk to Your Partner about RetirementTips for having a dispassionate discussion about the radical lifestyle changes that accompany your decision to stop workingFebruary 6, 2023
The Best Places in the World to Retire NowTwo annual lists are out, and affordable European communities are among the new hotspotsJanuary 10, 2023
6 Reasons to Rethink Early RetirementPeople who have tried it advise others to think about how they will fill their days and not empty their savingsAugust 12, 2022
When Can You Afford to Retire? Answer This Question and SeeSavings is only half the equation when you try to figure out when you can stop working and relaxJuly 25, 2022
Your 401(k): Will It Last Your Lifetime?New 401(k) statements will start helping you figure that out, although these lifetime income illustration calculations are flawedJuly 20, 2022
When Investing for Retirement, Beware of Financial Double TalkAre you one of those overconfident clients that disreputable advisors take advantage of? Avoid that fate by asking questions until you fully understand what you are getting into.July 13, 2022
Should Gen Xers Keep or Toss the Term Retire?Reframing that stage of life may make it less intimidating, and more accurateMay 13, 2022
Storm Clouds Hover Over Retirement Confidence in AmericaAn annual survey finds that most workers feel chipper about retirement savings, but will that soon change?April 28, 2022