The government shutdown has raised lots of questions about the retirement process, and retirement benefits, for federal ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Retiring comfortably might seem like a distant dream if you’re starting late or feel financially unprepared. However, many have successfully navigated this path, proving that it’s never too late 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 ...

Are you ready to retire? A tool on consumer advisor Clark Howard’s website can help. “I have a tool you can use at Clark.com that you put in how much money you’ve saved, how much money you spend every ...

Many retirees have the time and expertise to do good. Yet seniors frequently struggle to find rewarding volunteer activities. Finding the right fit is important for several reasons. Studies have shown ...

Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since grown into a comprehensive approach to journalism as she's been able to tap into that experience along with her time spent in academia ...

When retirees relocate, they think life will be cheaper, easier, sunnier — only to find some big disappointments. Here’s how to minimize mistakes. By Martha C. White Kate Ferriter left New York’s ...

Retiring comfortably in 1965 was a lot different from retiring today. And by different, we mean a lot less expensive, like buying a house on one salary, or buying pretty much anything on only one ...

An Outcry for Retirement Advice A Plan Sponsor’s Role Filling the Need Underneath the well-documented retirement crisis, another plight is unfolding: a scarcity of accessible, quality retirement ...