Even if retirement isn't around the corner, there are steps you can take now to have a more glorious retirement later.

According to Dave’s site Ramsey Solutions, “The Social Security Administration reports that 1 out of 4 Americans who are 65 years old or older rely on Social Security for 90% of their income in ...

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

Dave Ramsey is a man of strong opinions, especially when it comes to retirement. The personal finance guru is famously untrusting of Social Security, and encourages Americans not to rely on it as a ...

Many Gen Xers fear their retirement savings won’t last. Here’s how to plan for a 30-year retirement and avoid running out of ...

If you’re 45 or 55 and you want to start retirement planning, don’t worry. You’re not alone, and you’re not out of options. Yes, it’s true you got a late start and have less runway than someone who ...

Then again, not everyone has a requirement to follow the main model of working until a particular date and then stop cold. Phased retirement offers a middle path: gradually reducing work hours or ...

Most people hope to retire financially free, but few are likely to have saved enough money before retirement to reach that goal. That's because the average American sets aside just 5.4% of his or her ...

WGN Radio’s Tom Fortino from Alpha Wealth Group gives you the latest financial business news, financial planning advice, and more! Tom points out this week that the year is nearing its close, urging ...

Kristina Byas is contributor at Investopedia. As a personal finance expert, she has lent her insights and knowledge to numerous financial publications. Her articles have helped readers navigate the ...

The S&P 500 is up over 16% year to date after recovering from earlier losses. The Fed is expected to cut rates to 3.50%-3.75% on December 10. Near-retirees should hold one to two years of cash to ...

There is no right way to retire. Many of today's workers will retire in stages, maintain a part-time job or consulting work, or otherwise stay professionally active.