Social Security can boost your retirement savings, here's how
The program can be an important part of a retirement plan.
Transferring your 401(k) may have just gotten easier
How taking your 401(k) benefits from one job to another
The costly retirement planning mistake most American workers are making right now
For Americans planning their retirement, more than half are making a poor assumption – that they will be able to still work during their golden years.
Booming vs. bust retirements ahead: The choice is ours
We remain a politically divided country, but we must unite on the looming issue of retirement security for Americans.
Retirement reform bill: Key provisions that will affect you
The bill passed the House by a vote of 417 to 3.
Social Security: What is the best age to begin collecting?
Here’s a list of some little-known Social Security benefits. Putting your knowledge to good use can make a big difference in your retirement income.
Annuities a good fit for your retirement plan?
In addition to Social Security benefits and pensions, annuities are one of the few retirement options that can provide guaranteed income for your lifetime.
House approves retirement reform bill that amends 401(k), IRA rules
Major retirement reforms haven’t been passed in more than a decade.
Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills found: Big estate planning no-no
The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, should have given more r-e-s-p-e-c-t to her estate planning.
3 retirement catch-up strategies
Of the many things you can do to play catch up, here are three of the most effective, according to financial planning experts.
Want to retire with $1 million? Here are 7 rules to live by
We can help you formulate your own plan using the following seven tips.
How to boost retirement savings, based on your age
There is no one-size-fits-all savings strategy.
3 easy-to-move-into encore career fields
In your late 30s, 40s or 50s and ready for a new career? You are not alone. Here are some options.
Best age for Social Security retirement benefits
The big question is: When should you start collecting Social Security?
Americans have 'incredible' misconceptions about Social Security
A new survey shows that many people still don’t understand the program’s basic tenets or purpose.
What retirement means to Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials
Baby Boomers, Gen Xers, and Millennials have some things in common when it comes to retirement planning.
Downsides of early retirement
Dreaming of an early retirement? Here are a few things to keep in mind.
Military financial literacy improving, but it needs to start sooner
We owe all military members – and young people – the personal finance tools to make informed decisions about the impacts of their actions on their current and future lives.
How old is too old to be receiving money from mom and dad?
A new Bankrate survey on financial independence looked into the average age Americans think individuals should start paying for their own bills, including car payments, cell phone bills and student loans.
The 40-year retirement strategy
We need solutions for what is a looming retirement crisis that has significant implications for our country. This challenge can’t be tackled alone.