Wendy Connick

If you're in your 50s, it's the ideal time to revisit your retirement plans and make sure they're on track.

If you're approaching your 65th birthday, you have some major decisions to make.

Most retirees experience three distinct stages of life during their retirement.

Here's what you need to know before buying a life insurance policy.

Medicaid has become the subject of controversy lately, but many people don't know much about the program.

Many retirees want or need to keep working on a small scale. In those situations, a side gig can be just the ticket.

The recently released joint statement on tax reform gives some helpful hints about the GOP's plans for this legislation.

When life throws a curveball at you, it's important to protect your retirement plan from the effects.

If you're making any of these common investing errors, your final retirement savings balance may be disappointing.

If you claim Social Security early, your checks will be permanently reduced. Consider looking for income elsewhere so that you can wait until full retirement age.

The Social Security trustees admit there's a deficit, but they aren't saying that the program will cease to exist.

High-income households are able to greatly reduce their federal income taxes through these four deductions.

Business owners, independent contractors, and retirees usually need to make estimated tax payments -- but figuring out how much to pay can be a challenge if you don't know about the safe harbor hack.

When you're approaching retirement, you'll have a major pension decision to make: will you take an annuity or a lump-sum payout?

If you become disabled, will you have to pay taxes on your disability pay? The answer: It depends.

First off, congratulations on saving so much for retirement! Now on to your other retirement savings options...

Want to make saving for retirement a lot easier? Find out if your company offers this option.

If you're considering cashing out your 401(k) investments, you're on the verge of making an expensive error.

Trusts can be a useful way to solve certain financial problems and protect your money and property.

Stocks and bonds aren't the only investment options. Here are three alternatives you might not have considered.