Retire

You become eligible for Social Security at 62, so if you decide to retire before this age, you'll have to fund retirement completely on your own until then.

Looking for a worry-free retirement? Consider these three funds.

Are you trying to figure out how to afford retirement? Here are several ways to increase your retirement savings.

A growing number of seniors are retiring with student loan debt. Current and future retirees can learn about options here, including when to refinance student loans.

If you've already done everything on this list, it may be time for you to enjoy your retirement.

Want more income to enjoy as a senior? A Roth IRA could be your ticket for this surprising reason.

When it comes to managing your retirement savings, you'll find that grabbing the low-hanging fruit goes a very long way in terms of your long-term results.

Experts at Fidelity say retirement savings accounts have actually reached record levels during the final three months of 2020.

Market disruptions caused by the pandemic and near-zero interest rates have made it harder for companies to manage their pension obligations, especially plans sponsored by a single employer.

A surge of optimism that the pandemic is on the way out has convinced investors to revamp their playbooks for where to put money.

The median retirement plan balance at the end of 2020 for 60-somethings was $596,992, which means that despite the pandemic, a lot of near-retirees are actually in a pretty good place to wrap up their careers.

This fund has been a strong grower, and is likely to keep doing well over the long run -- as will a bonus additional recommendation.

Your monthly Social Security benefit is unique to you, and it's calculated based on your average monthly wage, indexed for inflation, during your 35 most profitable years of earnings in the workforce. That benefit, however, won't be yours in full until you reach full retirement age, or FRA.

By avoiding the fees you'll pay for a professional manager, you could end up $360,000 richer in retirement.

If dividend stocks are paying your bills in retirement, you don't need high yield as much as you need income stability and growth.

A few simple moves on your part could set the stage for the retirement you've always imagined -- one that's fulfilling and devoid of financial stress.

150 of the largest metropolitan areas nationwide were analyzed on the happiness of local residents, housing affordability, tax rates and health care quality.

If you're tired of giving away the majority of your income to taxes, there's a way around that. You can legally decrease or completely eliminate your tax bill by taking advantage of some of the perks in the tax code.

Your retirement will likely be the biggest financial goal you'll face in your life. If all goes well, you may need to cover decades of living expenses from your savings.

Maintaining a solid portfolio during retirement is important. Here's what to do if that milestone is getting close.