Gold and dividend stocks both have a place in retirement portfolios, but they also serve different purposes.

What workers anticipate in terms of retirement income sources may differ considerably from what retirees actually experience.

One rule of thumb is that you'll spend 70%-80% of what you spent before retirement during retirement. Using the 4% rule, you can calculate how much you need to save in total.

The 4% withdrawal rule is pretty popular among retirees, but you can get away with a 5.5% withdrawal rate with this strategy ...

If your FRA monthly benefit is $2,778, for example, waiting until 70 would boost that to $3,575. Starting at 62, though, will ...

Retirement planning isn’t just a matter of dollars and portfolios. It’s about how you want to live, contribute, and find meaning once the routine of full‑time work ends. Phased retirement is one ...

Data from the Fed shows how common retirement savings are among older Americans and the average amounts they report.

Hitting the $500,000 portfolio milestone is a big deal that deserves a nice pat on the back. That said, if you’re gearing up ...

The primary goal in retirement is to avoid running out of money. Yes, taxes are part of the equation, but sustainability of ...

Nine states don't have any income tax, whether on paychecks, 401 (k)s, IRAs, or pensions. Four more states have a state income tax but exempt retirement income. Tax laws are always changing, so stay ...