Retirement News

It's a problem that needs to be addressed.

It's critical to have a plan -- and a thorough one, too.

Understanding these rules could lead to higher benefits for eligible retirees.

You've worked hard to accumulate the resources you need to retire in style. A strong decumulation plan can ensure you never run out of money.

Decumulation represents a new phase in life. At that point, you'll get to spend the money you've worked so hard to save.

There's more than one reason I'm a fan of real estate investment trusts.

There's a new tax break for seniors, but it doesn't exactly eliminate Social Security benefit taxes.

Scamming is nothing new -- the only thing that's changed is how scammers go about separating good people from their money.

The formula to calculate Social Security benefits is complex.

Most states don't tax Social Security benefits. Does yours?

While health professionals express concern, it's yet to be seen if WISeR is a wise idea.

While there's a basic rule of thumb regarding retirement savings, you can't count on these general rules to guide your retirement.

Taxing high earners to strengthen Social Security isn't the slam-dunk solution it's made out to be.

Advocates are pushing for better COLAs, but that may only make so much of a difference.

You have options if you don't need your RMD to cover living expenses.

Amassing a million dollars is not an out-of-reach goal for many of us.

Retirement could be a lot more comfortable if you can pull this off.

Before you tell your boss you quit, consider the upside.

The statistics don't lie. But they don't tell the full story, either.

Older people are seen as rich, easy targets.