Being pushed out of work before you’re ready can feel like the rug has been pulled out from under you. Forced retirement — whether from layoffs, health issues, restructuring or age discrimination — ...

Retirement is often associated with feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom, but research shows it can also be a challenging time emotionally. Many individuals who retire struggle with unexpected ...

Who said you can’t retire at 55? If you say yes to these questions, you may be on your way to an early retirement.

A $150,000 retirement savings balance isn’t huge for someone who’s 55. Before you panic, see how much you can reasonably save during the tail end of your career. Talk to a financial advisor about ways ...

Life happens. Divorce, job loss, debt and illness can all get in the way of saving for retirement like you'd like to. It doesn't help when everyone around you seems to be so much further ahead. All ...

A $250K nest egg produces roughly $10K annually at a 4% withdrawal rate. Average Social Security is $2,015 monthly in 2026. Combined with $250K savings that totals $34,180 in annual income. Working ...

A lot of people know to assess their financial situation before they retire. It's also important to imagine what an actual day without a job might look like. Understanding what your days might be like ...

Panicking when the market drops is rarely the right move. Your withdrawal strategy in retirement can affect your tax obligation. The average cost of healthcare throughout retirement is $172,500. These ...

Saving for retirement isn't easy. To build up a nice balance in an individual retirement account (IRA) or 401(k), you may need to make sacrifices, like working a demanding job or forgoing certain ...

Although 83% of Americans believe there’s no set age to achieve life milestones, nearly half (45%) wish they had started saving earlier, according to a recent Empower study. And when it comes to ...