Whether you have millions of dollars in your 401(k) or just a few thousand, once you leave your job, you have to make a decision on what to do with that money. For some retirees, it makes sense to ...

If you’re age 55 and have just started saving for retirement, you’re not alone. Not everyone starts saving money in their 20s and 30s, and even if you start saving in your 50s, there’s time to build ...

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

I've talked to enough retirees to know that Social Security is helpful, but it's not enough on its own. The average monthly check is a fraction of what most people actually spend in retirement.

To be able to take a decent sum out of your retirement account each year, that money needs to be invested strategically. You may be inclined to move out of stocks completely in retirement to unload ...

Being pushed out of work before you’re ready can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. Forced retirement — whether from layoffs, health issues, restructuring or age discrimination — ...

According to a report by the Seniorly Resource Center, a huge crisis lurks for many older people. They found that older adults in 41 states and Washington, D.C., will outlive their money, facing an ...

A lot of people assume that they'll enjoy being retired. But then something surprising happens: instead of being thrilled to no longer be bound to a job, many retirees end up finding themselves bored, ...