Retire

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.

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.

The sweeping, multitrillion-dollar spending plan that House Democrats are currently crafting may include a provision to bolster retirement savings for millions of Americans.

Extra money in your budget can go toward paying off your mortgage early or investing. Each approach has its pros and cons. Learn more.

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.

Older American workers are far behind when it comes to adequately saving for retirement -- and most of them know it, according to a new study.

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

The primary Social Security trust fund for retirees will run out of money in 2033, one year earlier than previously estimated, according to an annual report released Tuesday.

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

If you don't have emergency savings, you may be inclined to tap another cash source -- your retirement account.

How much you receive in Social Security payments could mean the difference between a comfortable retirement and living on a fixed income.

The Villages, a 55-plus master-planned community about an hour northwest of Orlando, was the fastest-growing U.S. metro area between 2010 and 2020, the Census Bureau said Thursday.

Social Security beneficiaries might be in for the highest in cost of living adjustment (COLA) in nearly four decades, according to new projections.

Follow these steps to grow your 401(k) into millions.

You pay into Social Security your entire working career with the hope that it will cover your retirement expenses when you stop working. This guaranteed income source could be a major lifeline for you, and if you're like the average person, it will replace about 40% of your working income.