Retirement News

Many people aim to retire wealthy. But is that possible when your earnings are only average?

Is the program's impending financial doom just a rumor, or reality?

Don't be so down on Social Security. It's not going away anytime soon.

Many people are concerned that the program will let them down. Are they overreacting?

Are you on track to earn a higher-than-average benefit amount?

Seniors could see a huge boost to their monthly benefits next year.

You might be better off filing for benefits sooner rather than later.

If you're fortunate enough to have a 401(k), it pays to ensure that it's really working for you.

Filing for benefits as early as possible doesn't always make sense.

By starting early and investing consistently, teachers have a reasonable path to a potential multimillion-dollar nest egg.

Though 401(k) are very popular, they may not be the best savings option for you.

Here's how to score a higher Social Security paycheck than the typical retiree.

Here's your ticket to a more generous benefit.

Four factors to help you decide if you're ready to invest more aggressively -- and two alternatives if you're not.

Here's how to know how likely you are to meet your financial goals.

Social Security may have to reduce benefits in the future, but there's no sense in losing sleep over that possibility.

If you're planning to collect Social Security at age 70 this year, then this is the most you can collect in monthly benefits.

Here's why you could be looking at a major income cut once your career comes to an end.

Social Security benefits could be cut, but the news isn't as bad as it may seem.

A reduction in benefits may be inevitable, and so it's now more important than ever to sign up for Social Security at the right time.