In many states in the South and Midwest, lower housing costs make it possible to retire with $1 million or less.

Recent research reveals retirees withdraw just 2.1% of their savings annually—about half the amount experts recommend. Here's ...

We break down the average Social Security payment and 401(k) balance for a 65-year-old. See what the typical monthly ...

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

A $56,680 median annual income comes out to $4,723 per month. This isn't a lot to live on, especially if you live in some of ...

Make sure you can afford the health insurance you need to stay healthy; it will help save you money and prevent unpleasant ...

Anyone who receives Social Security retirement benefits before their full retirement age and continues to work needs to know ...

After a long career, many people can't wait for the day they finally cash in on their Social Security benefits — and waiting ...

Retirement marks a significant shift in how people manage their finances. Without a steady job and paycheck, most retirees depend on fixed incomes from Social Security, pensions, and personal savings.

Life expectancy is increasing. If you're close to retirement age, here's what you might want to spend your time doing, and ...

After years of working, there comes a time when you can finally hang up your hat and retire — and hopefully, get back some of the earnings you’ve contributed to Social Security. For years, Americans ...

The years leading up to retirement can be tense. The prospect of no more paychecks and living off savings makes many soon-to-be retirees wonder what they can safely spend in that first year. According ...