Modern Retirement

A new study shows that 21% of Americans have not yet started saving for their senior years. Here's why you stand a better chance of accumulating enough of a balance to avoid financial struggles later in life if you start making modest contributions today.

It pays to file for benefits at 70 for one big reason: It's the easiest guaranteed way to boost your retirement income.

Here are three tricks to help reach. retirement faster and hold on to more cash.

Review the following three questions and make sure you're comfortable with the answers before you apply for Social Security benefits.

Here's my way of doing things with money.

Who would have thought just four months ago that your investments would have turned out quite like this: stocks at or near all-time record highs?

Here are three situations in which it may be a good idea to consider waiting as long as you can to begin claiming.

Americans think they'll need $1.9 million in savings, on average, to enjoy retirement, according to a recent study. But, in reality, you might manage to live on a lot less.

Here is why absolutely every adult should have a will.

The virus-induced economic crisis is causing Americans to reconsider and make changes to their retirement plans and goals.

If you plan to rely on Social Security as a primary source of income in retirement, it's important to ensure you're aware of a few of the ways you could potentially lose your benefits.

We’re here to start the conversation and give you the knowledge you need

There are 12 states that don’t tax retirement distributions, AARP reported earlier this week.

Whether you'd planned on retiring next year, in 2030, or much later, it's wise to revisit your financial plan in these uncertain economic times. Here are four strategies you can implement to improve your retirement outlook during this uncertain time.

Your Social Security benefits may take a hit down the road due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's why.

Social Security benefits may not be the safest form of retirement income right now. But there's one type of investment in particular that can help ensure your senior years are financially secure.

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While delaying Social Security may not be ideal, it could help a lot of people overcome the financial setbacks the pandemic may have caused them.

Whether you're nearing retirement or still have several years left in your career, there are a few ways the recession could affect your senior years.

Whether you can't wait to eliminate work stress from your life or you never want to leave your post at the office, it's important to look past your job satisfaction when determining a time for your retirement.