Most Americans consider $1.26 million to be the “magic number.” ...

Retiring at age 62 and filing for Social Security will reduce a person’s lifetime benefits by up to 30% compared to waiting ...

"We are buying long term-care insurance for a total cost over 10 years of $90,000." (Photo subjects are models.) Dear Help Me Retire, I am 56, and my wife is 50. We plan to retire at age 62. We each ...

Retiring before age 65 means losing employer health coverage before you qualify for Medicare. That gap creates one of the biggest financial risks in early retirement. Healthcare costs have accelerated ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.

If you're eligible for $2,000 a month in Social Security at full retirement age, filing at age 62 will shrink your monthly ...

58% of current retirees left work sooner than planned due to health problems or lack of employment opportunities. The median retirement age is 62 despite 49% of workers planning to work past 65. A ...

As Americans near retirement age, Fed data highlight wide gaps in who has savings and how much they’ve accumulated.

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial ...