One of the big unknowns that make retirement planning so tricky is the unpredictability of human longevity. Americans often ...

John Stevenson reports that retirement timelines vary significantly across U.S. states, influenced by factors like cost of ...

'I plan on working until at least age 75' "Because funds have been tight, I do not want to contribute to the 401(k) if I would not be able to access the funds, if needed." (Photo subject is a model.) ...

There are many changes coming to retirement benefits and planning in 2026. Here’s a list covering the significant changes.

We spend the majority of our careers focused on retirement planning — saving, investing, and making decisions with the ultimate goal of achieving retirement readiness and enjoying a financially secure ...

I am 64 and hope to retire next year. I have $140,000 in savings and about $260,000 in my retirement fund. I take in about $2,200 in monthly rent from four properties and will get about $700 in Social ...

Financial planners recommend saving around 75% of your pre-retirement income for retirement. Using the 4% rule, you can calculate how much you need to save in total.

Ever marveled, jealously, at the news stories of 30-year-olds retiring early and globetrotting with their fancy phone lenses and family in tow? Me too. Thirty has come and gone, but for mid-career ...

Retiring ahead of the traditional timeline requires careful planning. Here’s how to chart a realistic course to financial freedom Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

I have $1.2 million in 401(k) and IRA. I will have $3,000 Social Security, and a $1,064 pension that will not increase for inflation. I have $400,000 in home equity in my main home and vacation home, ...