The Boomer

The job market is tough for all job seekers, but older workers can use the internet to their advantage when finding a job. Here's how.

Americans are stuck in a holding pattern when it comes to their financial planning because the fate of tax breaks remains unclear as lawmakers struggle to reach a deal on the fiscal cliff. But there are some steps boomers can take before ringing in the new year to protect and enhance their finances and taxes.

There are many changes coming this year that will impact a boomer's budget--here's how they can plan for them.

Every penny counts when you are living on a fixed-income in retirement. Here are five easy ways to shore up your budget without having to make significant lifestyle changes.

Older boomers who missed the technology train shouldn’t feel like they can never get on board. 

As more baby boomers plan to leave the work force this year, here’s what they need to do to ensure financial security.

Downsizing in retirement hints at reducing cost, but that isn't always the case. 

Getting divorced later in life can impact boomers’ financial situations in a very complex manner especially when it comes to dividing retirement accounts.

Living on a fixed-income in retirement can be difficult, especially with the burden of debt. Here are tips on how to manage and reduce debt in retirement that would crimp boomers’ lifestyles.

New research shows retirees are facing a major decline in their living standards in the last seven years of retirement due to inadequately funded retirement savings. Don’t let this happen to you.

The housing market might be steadying and Wall Street is rallying, but there is a dark spot lurking in the background that could derail the economic recovery: retirement insecurity. 

It can be hard to trust someone with your hard-earned money, but the truth is, most of us don’t have the knowledge and tolerance to invest wisely--especially when it comes to retirement planning. 

In the past, many retirees downsized their homes as they aged, but the boomer generation might not be following tradition on this move.

Retirement planning tends to be broken up into two stages, and the investment strategies and actions taken during these time periods can have long-lasting impacts on retirement savings.

The Great Recession might be officially over, but that doesn’t mean boomers have forgotten the devastation it caused on their retirement accounts and the shockwaves that are still impairing the economic recovery.

When it comes to picking a home, single women should choose carefully and plan longterm.

Charitable giving can make you feel good, but financial experts stress that having a plan can help make the most of your contributions.

Boomers who are ready to make the leap into retirement should prepare their finances and life schedule accordingly so they are ready for the transition. Here's how to get ready for your first year out of the workforce.

There's a fine line to being fiscally responsible in retirement to avoid running out of money, but also using the money to live out life-long dreams. 

If you’ve noticed a change in your parents’ health, attitude or lifestyle, it might time to bring in professional care.