Retirees lack emergency savings to cover yearly unexpected expenses
Coolpicture | Moment | Getty Images As you gauge how much income you’ll need to pay for your living…
How federal retirement benefits are calculated and where estimates go wrong
In 2017, I wrote a column about factors that contribute to an accurate retirement estimate that I think…
What Are the Biggest Threats to Boomers’ Retirement Savings?
Boomers are entering retirement in an era marked by rising costs, longer lifespans and economic forces that can…
A 58-Year-Old With $3 Million Faces the Most Expensive Retirement Decision
The S&P 500 (SPY) returned 19.43% over one year as of January 2026. Working one more year could…
4 Retirement Moves You’ll Regret Not Making in 10 Years
One of the biggest challenges of retirement planning is making financial sacrifices today so you can live comfortably…
‘We’re not happy.’ My wife and I are retired in Wisconsin with two pensions and $75K+ annual income. But our retirement funds dropped $45K this year. Help.
Question: “My wife and I are both retired in Wisconsin and we’re both collecting Social Security. I have…
What investors need to know
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images As more older Americans near retirement, many are eager to boost 401(k)…
January Social Security checks: 2026 benefits rise 2.8%
Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images Many Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first…
‘Where should I turn?’ My 401(k) has lost 23% in the past few years and now I only have $200K. What did I do wrong?
Question: “My current 401(k) is only worth about $200,000 and I’ve lost about 23% in the last couple…
Older workers could use 401(k) money to buy annuities: bipartisan bill
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images As part of an ongoing effort to give 401(k) investors more…