Life may be less hectic in retirement than it is during your working years. But it's not necessarily any cheaper. In fact, ...

This article walks through determining how much Social Security you'll receive.

The average 401(k) balance between the ages of 45 and 54 is about $189,000, according to Vanguard. How do your savings ...

A lot of people assume that once they retire, they’ll be able to manage their expenses on Social Security alone. But you may be surprised by how little those benefits amount to. For context, the ...

Two-fifths of full-time workers with a pension do not know how much their employer contributes, while more than four in 10 have never changed their own contribution levels, research from the Social Ma ...

Retirees often need more than just Social Security to live comfortably. JPMorgan Equity Premium Income (JEPI) generates monthly income by holding large-cap S&P 500 stocks and selling call options ...

This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. One surprise that might hit you in your first few years of retirement — even after saying goodbye to work ...