Retirement News

Absolutely. In fact, they may be your best bet to retire rich.

Median savings for Gen Xers are low, says one report. But there's still time to compensate.

Knowing your benefit amount can make retirement planning far easier.

Spending wisely during your working years could set you up for a smoother retirement.

Spousal benefits could boost your payments by hundreds of dollars per month.

Don't file for benefits if you don't know what those benefits will actually look like.

This could be a huge pain in retirement.

Ideally, your 401(k) is in good shape. If not, you'll want to take action, especially if retirement is inching closer.

You get the freedom to do what's good for you.

It's a problem given how prevalent this investment choice is.

It's simpler than you may think to boost your savings.

These accounts offer perks you won't find anywhere else.

It's a really aggravating situation even though I'm not collecting benefits.

Think you can't afford to retire? Here are five surprising income sources.

Your costs under Medicare could be huge. Here's how to cope.

While you can build an incredible nest egg by maxing out your 401(k) throughout your career, that may not be the best choice for your total financial plan.

It should be an easy choice in theory, but you might struggle regardless.

Not feeling great about your retirement prospects? Here are some key steps to take.

A smaller benefit is not always a terrible thing.

A bipartisan proposal could reduce Social Security's projected shortfall by 75%. But it has to gain political support in Washington first.