retirement

While about 25% of retirees will need significant long-term care, many more will require either minimal support or none at all.

You’ll need to invest about 9% of your $35,000 salary to retire with $500,000, if you start saving in your 20s. You’ll need to save more if you start later.

House Democrats are taking aim at “mega” IRAs like that of billionaire Peter Thiel in tax legislation unveiled this week.

Health savings accounts are less common among older Americans who may need one the most, according to the National Poll on Healthy Aging.

Figuring out how to make the right financial moves can feel daunting.

Some 60% of women said they were concerned that they wouldn’t be able to achieve a financially secure retirement, compared with 51% of men.

The younger investors are, the earlier they hope to retire, according to a survey. But that can be easier said than done.

You can use your current salary to get an easy estimate of how much you should have saved for retirement. Here’s a guide, broken down by current age.

You may need to use a combination of methods to generate the amount of tax-free retirement income you’re shooting for.

Organizations are calling on the Biden administration to help Americans attain a secure retirement.

While new consumer price index data signals cooling inflation, the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2022 could be the highest it’s been in years.

Covid hurt Americans’ retirement security. A new ranking looks at which countries fared better, based on finances, health and quality of life.

A proposal from House Dems would repeal Roth conversions in individual retirement accounts and 401(k)-type plans for those making more than $400,000 a year.

By 2033, social security benefits will need to be cut by 24%, and that would be a huge financial crisis for our nation. Ric Edelman says it can be prevented.

Despite the looming insolvency of a Medicare trust fund, Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending plan would expand the program. Here’s how that could happen.

Here’s how much money you can expect to get in Social Security benefits if you make an average of $35,000 per year during your career.

The saver’s credit offers a write-off for low- and moderate-income filers saving for retirement. Here’s how the tax break may soon get a boost from Democrats.

Retiring somewhere that is pleasant and affordable can be a great way to spend your golden years. Here are three states to consider.

Even though most employers provide some sort of matching contribution to their workers’ 401(k)s, fewer than a third award immediate ownership of the money.

The status of Social Security has some people worried about their future benefit checks. Having other income can help protect your retirement security.