Gen Z believe that the retirement age should be around 61 years old, while the current U.S. average is between 64 and 66.

For most of us the ultimate goal is funding a nice retirement -- and the sooner, the better. To this end, the Motley Fool's ...

A lot of people dream of an early retirement. And for some, it’s possible to make an early workforce exit while still ...

We carefully adjusted our living expenses so that we could be satisfied with less income compared to our working years. It ...

This rule of thumb on how much retirees can safely withdraw per year could lead some to run dry if stocks hit the skids.

Raising the Social Security retirement age to 69 has the support of some politicians. Here's how it would affect your benefits if it happens.

Waiting to claim Social Security until your full retirement age (or, even better, until age 70) will increase your retirement ...

One of the most important retirement planning decisions you'll make in your golden years is when to apply for Social Security ...

Mike Conrath, chief retirement strategist at JPMorgan Asset Management, emphasized that the most important thing is to be well-informed about the factors to consider when deciding when to claim Social ...

When you have a $500,000 annual income, you have a lot of money to replace as a retiree. The good news is that your current ...

People are steadily extending their careers and working longer. According to research by The Motley Fool, today's average retirement age is 62, up from 59 in 2002. People also expect to work longer ...

Is it better to delay until next year? It depends upon the amount of the RMD and all the other items on your tax returns for 2025 and 2026.