Retirement

Build a 3-way strategy with tax-advantaged retirement accounts, home equity, and Social Security.

More Americans are dreaming of an early retirement. If that includes you, start planning now.

Protecting the financial well-being of seniors takes the support of family members and friends.

To retain control of your options as you get older, make plans and formalize key documents ahead of time. 

Grandparents have the life experience to pass along the gift of financial literacy.

Sometimes paying a mortgage during retirement can be financially viable. 

Retiree tips for qualifying for a mortgage without employment income.

Forgetfulness or diminished mental capacity: One can be troublesome; the other, financially dangerous.

Kid-free couples need a bigger financial war chest to pay for long-term care expenses as they age.

It contains critical information for your retirement, so make sure you are getting it.

Some seniors opt for a bigger house during retirement as opposed to downsizing.

It's critical that those closest to seniors watch for possible red flags.

Singles who have never been married should research claiming strategies to maximize their retirement income.

Couples can maximize their lifetime payout by planning ahead.

They can supplement retirement income by using home equity. But is a reverse mortgage right for you?

Many Americans file for benefits at the earliest opportunity, but that may not be wise.

There are alternatives that can help buffer your retirement income.

It’s startling how little people really know about what could be their biggest asset in retirement.