RETIREMENTGUY

These calculators can help you begin thinking about what you can do to maximize the amount you will receive from Social Security in...

I want to outlaw the word ‘retirement’ from the vocabulary. Basta! To upgrade our mindset around the concept of retirement. Why? Because...

Schwab Retirement Plan Services has launched an interactive, online dashboard that helps retirement plan participants assess their...

Retirement is a time for many to pinch pennies on everyday expenses. This might help explain why retirees are so fond of Costco, the...

Sometimes, older Americans discover that retirement just isn't a good fit. Whether due to needing more income or wanting personal...

Older workers who are age 50 to 65 aren't so different from their younger counterparts. Flexible schedules and meaningful work are...

Only one-fifth of 65-year-old Americans won’t need long-term care services. Everyone else can expect to require some level of it — and...

When you spend the majority of your adult life working, retirement may seem like it can't come soon enough. Essentially a decades-long...

Saving money for retirement is only part of ensuring a financially secure future. The other half involves making smart decisions about...

Surviving spouses are not the only ones who can qualify for a widow’s pension under the Social Security Act of 1935. When we dig down...

The ultimate goal in your retirement is to be happier. Ideally, you’ll spend your days in a happier state because you’ll be doing the...

Each type of retirement benefit has a different eligibility age. Your age plays a big role in how much you can expect to receive from...

If you are entitled to inherit an IRA from your spouse, avoiding spousal beneficiary mistakes is a high priority. Let’s cover some basic...

Even if you love your job, there are times when you'd rather be alphabetizing the spice shelf than riding a packed train alongside...

If you're struggling to either save for retirement or spend less during those years, you aren't alone. A GOBankingRates survey found 46%...

When we think about retiring and getting out, many of us tend to think about moving south or west—somewhere where the air is warm, and...

If you hope to retire within the next decade, now is a good time to map out a strategy. Having a well-thought-out plan will minimize the...

A retirement home with water views doesn’t come cheap in any part of the country. But there are a few places where you can retire near a...

If you had $1 million saved for retirement, you’d be set, right? Let’s do the math. The average retirement age is about 62 for women and...

How much will healthcare cost you in retirement? Your mileage will vary - but this much is clear: the forecast is getting more...