6 signs that you are ready to retire early

No. 1: You are emotionally ready to quit workingBoth the big picture and the fine details of your financial and emotional states are...

Where your Social Security check goes when you die

If you rely on your spouse’s Social Security check to pay your bills — or if your spouse relies on yours — you need to understand what...

401(k) rollover process too confusing, watchdog agency says

Many workers are getting false or misleading information about options for their 401(k) accounts when they change jobs, congressional...

Last-minute retirement planning strategies

In a perfect world, everyone would follow a consistent saving and investing plan, allowing them to retire with the same lifestyle they...

Younger buyers jumping into retirement real estate

Charlie Rocque knows a great real estate deal when he sees one — at one of the largest retirement communities in the nation, Century...

Fewer workers tapping their 401(k) for loans, study shows

Fewer people tapped their workplace retirement accounts for temporary loans or "hardship" withdrawals last year, according to a study...

7 signs it's not the time to retire

For some people, there is a natural progression toward retirement. They know exactly when it's time to call it quits. For others,...

Pricey insurance for speedy 'golf carts' has retirees outraged

Go greased lightning? Not exactly, and Florida retirement community residents aren’t too happy about paying up to $1,000 to insure “hot...

7  ways baby boomers are redefining retirement

CHICAGO - The baby boom generation has broken the mold at every stage of life, and it looks like old age won't be any different. Boomers...

Skimp on your 401(k) and other bad retirement advice

Bad advice becomes all the more damaging when opportunities to correct it are scant. Fact is, problems in your golden years are quite...