Modern Retirement

Vanguard Group is restoring benefits for retirees after an attempt to phase them out triggered protests among former staffers.

Here's what you need to know if you're approaching your senior years with limited savings.

There are certain situations where claiming Social Security benefits at age 62 could be your only option. Here are a few.

Not everyone's path to millionaire status will be the same. Pick a path that works best for you, and improve your chances of getting there.

Dividends often provide larger income streams than bonds these days, but there are trade-offs involved.

No 401(k)? Here's what you need to know about your retirement prospects.

Medicare advisory company Chapter has raised $17 million in fresh funding, bringing its total funding to date to approximately $19 million.

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

Your Social Security benefit is calculated from your earnings record, which comes from employer reporting.

A new survey compared more than 180 U.S. cities in order to determine the best and the worst places to retire for 2021.

The monthly Social Security benefit you're able to collect in retirement will hinge on how much money you earn during your 35 highest income-earning years.

Benefit cuts are now on the table. Here's what it could mean for you.

One simple move could leave you with more monthly retirement income to enjoy.

You can still improve your financial security in retirement, no matter how old you are.

You could be left with too little money if you don't prepare yourself.

Your 401(k) may be your most important retirement savings account, so you need to make it work for you.

When you have a 401(k), it's important to pay attention to the details.

The first step is to make note of what you already have. Write down the balances of all your retirement accounts, and don't forget about old accounts from previous employers.

Here are three retirement surprises others have faced before you, and how to get ahead of them.

Fidelity Investments says the average 401(k) balance increased to $129,300 in Q2, up 24% from a year ago.