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Concerned about holding bonds in your retirement portfolio? Don’t be, experts say. For the last several years, investors have been warned that bond prices could drop as interest rates—and bond yields—rise,...

With stagnant wages and rising student loan debt, Millennials are struggling to start their nest eggs. These three tips can help.

A new report finds that, for many pre- and current retirees, the biggest retirement benefit is one they haven’t even considered: an explosion of leisure time. According to a study from Merrill Lynch, retirees will have 2.5...

The concept of retirement is being radically reimagined. Here’s why.

Moving from the workforce to retirement can be a bumpy transition, but it doesn’t have to be. If you’re wrapping up your working years, a little pre-planning can ensure a smoother transition into retirement and set you up...

Anyone who’s read an article about retirement lately has likely encountered mention of the 4 percent rule. But what is it, exactly? And does it work? We’ve compiled answers to some of your most important questions. Where...

According to a new study, roughly 1 in 4 workers have saved almost nothing for retirement, putting their non-working years in jeopardy. More than a quarter of Americans—26 percent—have saved less than $1,000 for retirement...

Post-recession, most Americans believe they'll be able to afford a comfortable retirement, but many still aren't saving enough to make it happen.

Even the best retirement plans can be foiled by threats no one saw coming. From adult children to aging parents, would-be retirees face a variety of challenges that could leave them with...

Many workers aren’t sure whether they’re saving enough or too little for retirement. Fortunately, it’s easy to find out.

A new study finds that Millennials have significantly increased the amount of money they’re saving for retirement since 2013, outpacing both Generation Xers and Baby Boomers. The average Millennial is now saving 7.5 percent of...

The Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike is good news for seniors who rely on bonds and money market funds for income, but it’s still not likely to make a substantial difference.

Saving for retirement can be difficult, but if done strategically, it can result in significant tax savings and, over the long run, larger nest eggs for many Americans. That’s something most people desperately need. Nearly...

It’s often difficult to separate retirement planning fact from fiction. Here are five truths everyone preparing for retirement should keep in mind.

Experts have long advised retirees to withdraw 4 percent of their nest egg in the first year of retirement and then adjust that amount for inflation each year thereafter. But is that the best approach for everyone? Newer research has...

For anyone in need of funds—for college, a housing down payment, credit card debt relief—a retirement nest egg can be incredibly tempting. However, consumers should think twice before tapping their 401(k)s and IRAs....

The cost of college continues to creep up, and many parents and grandparents are sacrificing retirement savings to help their children and grandchildren afford a higher education. According to the Labor Department, the price index for...