Retirement

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

Families support each other emotionally, physically...and, just as important, financially.

Unique risks and vulnerabilities make this community, especially older generations, less prepared.

As more people approach and reach retirement age, stable value funds may become increasingly popular. 

If you lost a spouse, research your filing options carefully.

Retiring business owners should create a succession plan to protect their family and successor. 

Time to see if your saving and spending plans are on track or need a course correction.

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

Couples can maximize their lifetime payout by planning ahead.

A late start doesn't mean you can't make headway on retirement savings.

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.

Retirement saving is not on most millennials’ list of top priorities.

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.  

Use found money to pay off debt, bolster savings, or fund retirement.

It might be easier to qualify before tapping retirement resources.

Out-of-pocket health care costs in retirement are much higher for senior singles than for senior couples.