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Retirement planning is full of choices, and some of them can haunt you for years. Many men think they have it all figured out, only to find out later that a few wrong moves have cost them more than they expected. The truth is, retirement mistakes are easy to make…

Many of the money habits that help us build wealth earlier in life can become risky—or even harmful—after 60. The financial priorities of your 30s or 40s don’t always translate well into retirement, where income is fixed, healthcare costs rise, and protecting assets becomes more important than growing them. But…

The annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for Social Security are anticipated to provide retirees with a modest increase in benefits in 2026. However, this may not be enough to keep up with the rising costs that retirees face.

Crucial agency has faced high demand and staff losses throughout Trump administration

Retirement should be a time to relax, not worry about money. But many retirees fall into financial traps without even realizing it. These mistakes can drain savings, create stress, and limit choices. The good news is, most of these traps are avoidable. Knowing what to watch for can help you…

Many people think of retirement as a time to relax, but for a growing number of men in their 60s, it’s become a time of financial stress. Bankruptcy filings among older men are rising, and it’s not always obvious why. This trend matters because it affects families, communities, and the…

Retirement is often sold as the golden reward for a life of hard work: travel, discounts, flexible schedules, and decades of well-earned relaxation. And while...

You’ve worked hard, saved diligently, and structured your income to stay within a reasonable tax bracket. Yet every year, you’re surprised by how much you...

Deb Boyden, head of U.S. Defined Contribution at the $750 billion asset manager Schroders, offers takeaways from today's retirees.

It's important to consider how factors such as rising costs -- particularly in cities like Miami -- can make the Sunshine State less appealing to some retirees.

For many retirees, the biggest financial surprise isn’t healthcare costs or inflation—it’s the silent shift in how they’re taxed. Without warning, the tax classification you’ve lived under for decades can change once you stop working, affecting everything from Social Security benefits to how your savings are taxed. And if you…