We asked readers who were on the cusp of retirement whether they were watching the markets. About 400 replied. Credit...Robert Neubecker Supported by By Ron Lieber Last weekend, Treasury Secretary ...

If you have $2.5 million saved for retirement, you’re among a select group of Americans. Only 1.8% of households have $2 million in retirement accounts and just 0.8% have reached $3 million ...

Would taking on a tenant or roommate help retirees counteract occasional loneliness in retirement and pick up some extra cash? According to a new study, yes. That’s the takeaway from a new study ...

It happens to be the earliest age seniors are allowed to sign up for benefits. Many retirees are aware that they can't get their full monthly Social Security benefit until they reach full ...

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While most Americans look forward to a retirement filled with relaxing moments, accountants warn that unless you’re prepared, the months leading up to April 15 may feel very different.

But that doesn't mean those near or in retirement need to panic. How volatile? Case in point: on Monday the stock markets tanked, with the S&P reaching bear market territory at one point ...

Stock market dips can create a big portfolio risk during your earlier retirement years — and many investors don’t prepare, financial experts say. The issue, known as “sequence of returns ...

If big losses occur within five years of someone’s retirement date, it’ll decrease the sustainability of the plan, whereas if someone is about 15 years into retirement, big losses matter less.

President Trump campaigned on promises to strengthen Social Security by improving efficiency and eliminating fraud. The Social Security Administration recently made several major changes that ...

One major concern in the context of recessions is an uptick in unemployment. If you're retired already, that's not something to worry about. But that doesn't mean a recession won't impact you.

For investors hurtling toward retirement, sitting tight with stocks has been the path of least resistance in recent years. Stocks, especially US names, have soundly outperformed bonds: The ...