The path to retirement is paved with good intentions and unavoidable setbacks. But as long as workers get started, retirement is possible. "Start as early as you can because savings is a snowball ...

Retiring at age 80 isn't common. But, it can be a practical choice for many people. Some work longer because they enjoy it. Others simply need more time to build financial security. With people living ...

Based on their income-replacement model, JPMorgan estimates that the typical American household needs far less than $1 million to retire comfortably. A household earning $90,000, for example, with an ...

There are a plethora of ways to save for retirement. Setting money aside in a savings account or stuffing it into your mattress are simple, relatively risk-free ways to save, but these strategies ...

Delaying Social Security past full retirement age increases benefits by 8% per year until age 70. The IRS allows those over 50 to contribute up to $70K in combined employee and employer 401(k) ...

Retiring early requires diligent financial planning as you strategize how much to save and spend. Having a mix of tax-advantaged and taxable investing accounts can help ensure early retirees have ...

If you’re a Generation Xer staring down the barrel of your fifties, here’s the uncomfortable truth: You have roughly 10 years to get this retirement thing right. Not “mostly right” or “close enough.” ...

Throughout this year of VERA, VSIP, RIF, DSR, and the new one, DRP 1.0 and DRP 2.0, many employees are trying to hurry up and learn what it takes to retire. This is an update to an article I wrote ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. There are numerous myths, rules of thumb, traditions and other shortcuts ...

Many of us look forward to it for decades -- retirement! In this retirement planning guide, we'll cover everything you need to know about the financial side of it. You'll have the information you need ...

Most private-sector employers no longer offer pensions like in the past. The S&P 500 provides instant diversification across 500 large companies with a strong return history. Tech stocks dominate the ...

Even though escaping the daily grind sounds great, transitioning to a full-time retirement can be complicated. It’s a major life shift, which is simultaneously exciting and uncertain. After all, ...