A strong retirement plan connects the big pieces: income, investment risk, taxes, and what you want to leave behind. When they work together, you’re not guessing during market swings or life surprises ...

Erosion of purchasing power: Inflation reduces what fixed income sources deliver in real terms, meaning retirees may need more savings than initially planned. Healthcare cost inflation: Medical ...

With people living longer, rising costs and an unpredictable future, waiting to nail down your retirement plan could mean scrambling later to catch up. Whether you’re not yet 45 and just starting to ...

It's sad but true that for most of us, Social Security benefits will provide far less income in retirement than we'll need or want. Indeed, as of August, the average Social Security retirement benefit ...

As you approach retirement age, you may be wondering what to do with the money in your retirement plan. In particular, you want to make sure you’re not losing money due to pesky fees and don’t want ...