Timing your annuity purchase right can make a big difference. Here's how to decide when it makes sense for you.

The proverbial magic number is $1.26 million, by the way. That's the amount of savings Northwestern Mutual's most recent ...

There is no right way to retire. Many of today's workers will retire in stages, maintain a part-time job or consulting work, ...

If you retire at 65 or later, you can get Medicare immediately but should still look into Medigap and Advantage plans to ...

One of the most important things to know about your Social Security benefits is that the longer you wait to start collecting them (up to age 70), the bigger they'll become. Theref ...

Saving for retirement is one of the most challenging tasks Americans face, as they prepare for their financial future.

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

With a short time frame, you’ll likely need to make bold moves to build up your savings. That could mean cutting back on ...