Age is just a number, but when it comes to retirement, make sure you are prepared by answering these questions.

The best argument that USS Nimitz should be retired is not that the ship is old and tired; it is that the sea does not anymore reward the type of predictable concentration that the ship was designed ...

That’s not a coincidence, but a side effect of bureaucracy. Sixty-two happens to be the earliest age a person is eligible to claim Social Security benefits. Delaying retirement would maximize the size ...

For many, retiring at 62 feels like winning the game early. No more alarm clocks, no more meetings, no more pretending you enjoy performance reviews. But before popping the champagne, there are some ...

Index funds have basically become the default recommendation for retirement investing, and for good reason, as low fees, broad diversification, and decades of data showing they outperform most ...

Homeowners are often advised to pay off their mortgages ahead of retirement. While doing so eliminates debt, it could also result in limited liquidity. Consider your mortgage rate and tax situation ...

Retiring without adequate savings could put you in a difficult financial situation. If your investments have recently tanked, you may want to wait until they recover before dipping into your savings.

A number of member of Congress from both major parties have announced they are heading for the exits, either because they are seeking higher office, are not running again or are leaving early before ...

A new competitor is here to take a cut of the retirement home market, and it isn't one you'd expect. A growing number of retirees are trading assisted living facilities for cruise ship cabins. The ...