You prepare for retirement your whole life — maybe as far back as your teenage years and your first paycheck. You put cash ...

Time has flown. The possibility of retirement, which seemed as far as the setting sun on a drive home from work maybe 30 years ago, now looks much closer to your windshield. But you may not be ...

Nearly 3,900 adults were surveyed. How much money do you need to retire? Most Americans calculate $1.8 million, survey says. Here are two sample questions: Anna saves $500 each year for 10 years ...

Below is a “retirement readiness checklist” to assess whether you are ready to retire: 1. Wipe out all your debt. Debt can be a useful tool in many aspects of life, like buying a home ...

Even if you think you're set, the money guru says too often people retire with only enough savings to last a few years.

But how do you know if you are ready for retirement? The first sign obviously is when you have hit the full retirement age of 66. You can retire at 62, but the benefits you receive will be much lower.

It can be difficult to figure out when you are truly ready to retire. Some people aim for a certain retirement age, perhaps 62 or 65, while others set a financial goal, such as $1 million in a ...

It might be hard to believe, but you’re not going farm forever. Are you ready for retirement? There are steps you should take to ensure you’re able to live the life you desire once it’s time ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The real truth about retirement, available only here. If you look at the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances, it’s indeed ...

We speak to a finance expert to get the lowdown on planning for retirement, no matter how old you are. Let’s face it: retirement is probably one of the last things on your mind right now.

you’ll be ready to jump on your transportation of choice and experience unforgettable moments. The following tips will help you turn that daydream into your retirement reality. Travel is the ...

Here are six signs that might push workers to consider leaving their jobs. If you were born between 1943 and 1954, your full retirement age for Social Security purposes is 66. If you're born after ...