Ryan Sze

You may be familiar with the assertion that "retirement is a number, not an age." But what is that number -- and how much is enough?

Medigap and Medicare Advantage plans both allow you to complement the coverage you receive from Original Medicare. But which should you choose?

These plans are private health insurance policies that bundle together Medicare Parts A, B, and D.

Medicare supplement insurance, or Medigap, provides extra coverage to retirees enrolled in Original Medicare. Should you get a Medigap plan?

Make sure to plan for the costs associated with Medicare Part B.

Seventy percent of all current retirees will require some form of long-term care in old age.

More than 28,600 Americans have IRAs worth more than $5 million each. What can these "mega IRAs" teach you about your own?

Being an IRA or 401(k) millionaire is rare, but not unheard of. But what about being an HSA millionaire?

Your Health Savings Account isn't just for saving -- it's also for investing. So make sure you put your idle cash to good use.

Part A comes with deductibles and coinsurance -- so make sure you plan for those costs.

You're not entirely off the hook for healthcare costs after paying your insurance premiums. Here are a few other expenses to keep in mind.

There are thousands of ways to save and invest, but some approaches are more optimal than others. How should you save in order to maximize your short- and long-term financial well-being?

Though large drawdowns are scary, it's possible to recover from them. But just how much will you need to make back to break even?

Dividends are great for spending -- but may not be the best for reinvesting. Is there a better alternative?

The well-known 4% safe withdrawal rate promises you'll never run out of money in retirement. But is it actually safe -- and is there a better alternative?

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer triple tax benefits, but come with a host of health insurance, contribution, and spending restrictions. Is it right for you?

Though savings are necessary, compound interest earned over time is the real driver of wealth. But just how powerful is it?

Do you need to invest in start-ups early in order to earn high returns? Do simpler strategies that only involve public tech stocks perform as well?

Seeing a large portion of your life savings vanish over a matter of weeks can be nerve-wracking. Should you sell now to prevent further losses, or should you hang tight and stay in the market?

Making smart decisions now can really pay off down the road.