Rethinking Retirement

Reach these four milestones, and you'll know you have the right skills and mindset to live on a fixed income.

Here's a look at why you might want to start collecting Social Security benefits early.

It is always easy to make impulsive investing decisions based on fear and panic.

Stress about account balances, however, is rising.

Options for your retirement savings if you are no longer employed.

Here are five things you can do to help ensure you have the income you need throughout your later years if you need to rely solely on Social Security benefits.

You may actually have a number of surprising income sources at your disposal during retirement. Here are a few that could make your senior years more comfortable.

In the coming years, Social Security will owe more in benefits than it collects in revenue for one simple reason: Baby boomers are leaving the workforce faster than new workers are entering it.

If you are nearing retirement, Social Security benefits may be more important than ever. And this chart can help ensure you're making the most of your monthly checks.

About 33 million Americans have filed for unemployment since mid-March.

In spite of the economic devastation due to the coronavirus, today's workers are still reasonably confident about their retirement prospects, reports the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

Many Americans were severely underfunded for retirement well before COVID-19 existed. Now, in the face of rising unemployment and market turbulence, the outlook is even bleaker. Is it even possible to save for retirement while on unemployment?

More than 30 million Americans have filed for unemployment since mid-March.

The coronavirus has taken a toll on Americans’ retirement savings accounts, according to a recent report from Fidelity Investments.

This is an unusual and unprecedented time for many individuals.