As retirement gets closer, many Baby Boomers are discovering that building a large 401(k) balance is only part of the ...

You need a comprehensive retirement plan. This involves figuring out how much income you'll need in retirement and how yo ...

Social Security checks are normally paid on the second, third and fourth Wednesdays of each month. The day you receive a ...

You're allowed to work while collecting Social Security. However, when you claim your benefits matter. Here's what you need ...

You worked at a company for five or ten years, contributed to a pension plan, and then moved on. The company changed its name, got acquired, or simply shut down. You moved twice. Now it's decades ...

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Review cash flow, withdrawals, debt and taxes before you retire. This guide shows how to strengthen your plan and avoid gaps ...

For a lot of people, retirement signifies the end of work. And there's nothing wrong with deciding you'll never hold down a job again once your retirement begins. But working in retirement offers a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Beneficiary designations are one of the major gaps in many retirement ...

Jane Meacham has 40 years' experience researching, writing, and editing financial content. She previously worked at Dow Jones & Co. in the U.S. and Asia, and is certified in Global Reporting ...