What does retirement mean to you? For many people, the very word suggests relaxation, travel, and, finally, having time to pursue long-held hobbies. The truth is, a carefree retirement doesn’t just ...

Lifestyle creep happens when your spending increases gradually as your income grows. It's important to recognize the difference between necessary expenses and discretionary spending when you're ...

Retirement isn't a monolithic phase of life, relegating people to a set lifestyle or a series of choreographed activities.

Finance experts point out the five retirement planning mistakes they see most often—and what to do with your hard-earned cash instead. Saving for retirement is one of those pursuits that can be hard ...

The five years before retirement are critical for Americans. Nearly half worry their savings wont last. Boosting ...

Legions of federal workers now are pondering a crash-course in retirement planning under President Trump’s drive to slim down the government. Resignation offers spearheaded by the Department of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. That last day of work before retirement can feel like an emotional ...

Individual retirement needs vary dramatically based on health, lifestyle preferences, family situations, and personal priorities, making location selection highly personal rather than ...

Editor’s note: "Becoming a Digital Nomad" is part 11 of an ongoing series on how to retire early and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Part one is How to Retire Early in Six ...

The "golden years" were never supposed to include a constant calculation of expenses, with a calculator in one hand and a passport in the other.

When it comes to their retirement, America’s 50-somethings seem to be in a state of denial. Although the recent economic downturn has forced pre-retirees ages 50 to 59 to consider working years longer ...

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