It's important to understand how you plan to spend the money you've worked hard to save. Two expenses are easy to overlook while planning for retirement: healthcare and taxes. Flexibility is key. No ...

My OTC by Chapter reports that healthcare is a major retirement expense. Planning and informed Medicare choices can help ...

The report found that the increase is consistent with a “general upward trajectory of projected health-related expenses” for retirees. A 65-year-old retiring in 2025 can expect to spend an average of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. An essential part of retirement planning is knowing how ...

Your personal retirement number depends on your lifestyle goals, investment risk and desired retirement age, among other key factors ...

Want to get a head start on your retirement planning? You can estimate your Social Security benefits well in advance, which is a great way to map out your financial future. By understanding what ...

In 2017, I wrote a column about factors that contribute to an accurate retirement estimate that I think is worth repeating this week. I have been learning about employees who have had to retire with ...

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It is that time of the year when many federal employees, as well as retirees, must make some important decisions regarding their federal retirement and insurance benefits. I thought it might be a good ...