New Job or Retirement? Take Control of Your 401(k)
What happens to your work-based retirement plan when you change jobs or retire? One option is to rollover some or all of the funds to an IRA.
Longevity Challenge: Planning for a Retirement That Could Last 30 Years
Retirement planning is often done for a shorter period than it turns out to be. This gap is far more widespread than most people realize.
Transitioning From Retirement Saving To Retirement Spending
The retirement transition from saving to spending is one of the least discussed and most consequential shifts in personal finance.
Can AI Replace Working with an Experienced Investment Counselor?
AI makes many tasks convenient but it's role in financial guidance has considerable limitations. Learn how a financial professional can still be right for you.
Avoiding the Biggest Risks to Retirement Independence
Financial independence risks are rarely mysterious. They are measurable, and in most cases, manageable with the right structure in place.
When Should You Shift from Growth to Income Investing?
Waiting for retirement to begin the transition from growth to income investing is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes in retirement planning.
Social Security and Medicare: The Clock Is Ticking
About half of workers and 6 in 10 retirees are confident that Social Security and Medicare will provide the same value in the future.
The Women’s Retirement Gap: Why It Exists and How to Close It
Research shows that women retire with less saved than men. Understanding this gender retirement gap can help us explore actions women can take to better their outcomes.
When to Claim Social Security: The Strategy That Could Change Your Retirement
Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security can have long-term benefits for retirees. So, why are the vast majority of Americans not actually doing it?
Income vs. Net Worth: What Really Matters in Retirement
Net worth is a reasonable retirement planning benchmark, but it doesn't not directly pay your monthly expenses. Learn about income vs. net worth in retirement.