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Age 65 is a major transition for many individuals as they shift to thinking about retirement and begin to contemplate ...

How you could comfortably retire 10 years earlier than planned - When planning to retire 10 years early, the first step is recognizing the ‘why’ behind the decision, our expert says ...

Some budgeting tools are more complex (and take on more complex tasks) than others. If you have multiple income streams, you need a budgeting tool that lets you account for each one. The ideal ...

Creating a goal budget gives you a target to aim for. Delaying your retirement age can dramatically increase your Social Security benefits. Contributing to a tax-advantaged retirement plan may not be ...

Once you determine what your retirement income will be, it’s time to make your retirement budget. If you’ve already been budgeting, you’re off to a great start, though your new retirement budget will ...

Most retirement planning articles assume you have hundreds of thousands saved. But what if you’re working with less? I asked ChatGPT to break down how someone could actually retire on $25,000 per year ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Are you worried that you won’t have enough money to last ...

The buying power of your nest egg can fall by half in 25 years -- yikes! I once walked by the United Nations building in New York City and failed to notice it. I marvel at that now, but it's a good ...

Life happens. Divorce, job loss, debt and illness can all get in the way of saving for retirement like you'd like to. It doesn't help when everyone around you seems to be so much further ahead. All ...