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You are probably worried about running out of money in retirement. Use this simple two-phase approach to significantly reduce your risk.

William Sharpe has contributed significant brain power to solving for retirement security. Learn about the lockbox strategy and other ways to set up your retirement income.

The transition to retirement is exciting and scary.  Like all big events – graduations, relocations, marriage, childbirth, and more – life will never be the same again. To make your planning for this transformation easier, here is advice from retirement and personal finance experts. Go for Risk and Reward You have a lot of choices […]

So, what are the best retirement plans? Well… there is no wrong way to spend retirement. Without the grind of a job, you typically have the freedom to allocate your time however you wish. However, these 25 ideas and lifestyles just might rise above the rest as the best ways to spend your retirement. The […]

Certified Financial Planner Kimberly J. Howard is well-known blogger who has written on subjects ranging from 401k’s and mutual funds to debt management and saving for college. She’s also the founder KJH Financial Services in Newton, Mass. and Denver, Col. and enjoys helping clients explore and achieve their life goals through effective comprehensive financial planning. […]

When planning for retirement, it’s important to save enough money to cover the essentials. While a financial planner may discuss earmarking funds to pay for daily living expenses, housing, and healthcare-related costs, one of the biggest expenses in retirement is something that many advisers may overlook. What Are the 3 Biggest Expenses in Retirement? According […]

Can I retire at 55? It’s a common question for Americans seeking more freedom in their prime. Retiring five to ten years before traditional retirement age can offer big benefits, but it also brings challenges. This guide walks you through what to consider before leaving the workforce at 55, from financial readiness to health insurance […]

Here are 20 tips for making travel after retirement plentiful, affordable and completely fulfilling. Get ready to make reservations!

If you are thinking about retirement, congratulations! This is a big decision. Did you make the right retirement preparations? Have you avoided the worst financial mistakes? Do you have the right retirement solutions? A strong retirement plan can mean the difference between outliving your retirement savings and being able to sustain your lifestyle for as […]

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain You don’t want to regret not seeing the world.  Retirement […]

You’re 70 years old. You shuffle out to your mailbox on a crisp Monday morning and you are not at all surprised by what’s inside: junk mail and bills. “You’ve been pre-approved for this credit card.” — garbage “I’ll do great things for your city. Vote for me!” — garbage “It’s that time of month. […]

Not everyone has a million-dollar investment portfolio that one day will turn into retirement income. For most people, retirement isn’t filled with world travel or wining and dining. It’s just another phase of life, and one that takes careful budgeting. For those of more modest means, retirement might seem scary. When you think about the […]

The U.S. is in the midst of a growing retirement crisis, and it’s only getting worse as an increasing number of Americans are less prepared to live on their savings than ever. According to “The Reality of the Retirement Crisis,” a report released this year by the Center for American Progress (CAP), more than 50 […]

Online retirement forums are great options for discussing money and getting answers to financial planning questions.

The holidays can be an important time to discuss finances with your family. Get tips for how to have a productive talk with those you love!

Budgeting doesn’t have to be awful. We’ll help you find a way to budget that helps you with your financial goals and suits your personality.

Here are 98 retirement tips and tricks. Explore useful advice for a healthy, wealthy and happily ever after.

Policy expert, Andrew Biggs, discusses the so called “retirement crisis” and shares his thoughts on the solvency of Medicare and Social Security.

18 practical retirement income strategies: See what experts recommend and decide how to create a plan for your own lifetime wealth.

The 10 best retirement calculators compared: Boldin, Fidelity, Vanguard, AARP, and more. Find the right tool for your situation and goals.

Planning for the future should involve strategizing to minimize taxes. Explore 25 tips to help you plan, do retirement tax filings, and save money.

Retirement planning is probably not on your top ten list for how to spend your time. However, getting your hands around your finances and planning a secure future retirement can make you feel great. And, it doesn’t have to be hard. Here is your complete retirement planning guide. This simple eight step plan will help […]

Want retirement security? You need a retirement plan that will protect you from anything and everything that could go wrong. Read more…