For decades, the image of retirement was remarkably uniform. Golf courses, cruise ships, and gradually winding down from ...

Retirement brings you more free time than ever before, but figuring out what to do in retirement isn’t always easy. After years of structure, suddenly your days are wide open. That freedom is exciting ...

The sooner you start saving, the more time your money has to grow. Make sure you're investing your savings to outpace inflation. Ditch high-interest debt that could get in the way of your long-term ...

For those thinking about retirement, it's often essential to consider two core things. First, having a location that's affordable tends to be a priority, and second, there's a need to choose a city ...

Walla Walla, Washington. nestled in a scenic area with scores of wineries, offers great restaurants and hiking trails and a college town vibe.

The final three years before you retire are critical for determining how you will live once you stop working. Having a solid retirement plan in place years before you make the big lifestyle change ...

Early retirement is something you must plan for in advance. Make sure you're saving adequately and are thinking about healthcare coverage. Leave the door open to return to work in case retiring early ...

When people think about their retirement years, their primary concerns tend to focus on financial matters. In fact, Allianz Life recently found that 64% of Americans are more worried about running out ...

You're 62. You love your job. You're respected, productive and contributing meaningfully. You were planning to work for five more years. Then, one day, like thousands of others, you receive an email: ...

The full retirement age (FRA) — that is, the age when you can collect your full monthly Social Security benefit — used to be 65 for most people. Now, if you were born in 1960 or later, the FRA is 67.