1+ week, 3+ day ago  (739+ words) Americans are increasingly counting on working longer to make up for retirement shortfalls. But new data suggests that strategy may be less reliable than it seems. Confidence in retirement is slipping, with just 61% of workers reporting they feel confident they'll…...

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (463+ words) It's no secret that physical and financial health are linked. Studies show that feeling financially secure can lead to longevity, as well as choices that improve your physical (and mental) well-being. For retirees, it's important to prioritize both. In addition…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (515+ words) Market crashes, rising health care costs and overstretching a nest egg are common fears for retirees. But a major mistake many people make in retirement has little to do with those concerns. Instead, a study shows that some retirees actually…...

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (610+ words) Why choose between working 40-hour weeks and leaving your job forever? Semi-retirement may be the happy middle ground that offers the key to financial freedom. More late-career professionals are pursuing semi-retired life as it lets them work fewer hours while…...

7+ mon, 1+ week ago  (547+ words) A new TIAA survey shows that, for most Americans, the concept of retiring at 65 is becoming increasingly unrealistic. Just 37% now believe it's possible to retire "on time" " meaning between the ages of 65 and 70 " while nearly two-thirds of adults expect to…...

9+ mon, 14+ hour ago  (259+ words) William Bengen's popular retirement withdrawal rate just got a raise " it's now 4. 7%. "The 4. 7% rule is the worst-case scenario," Bengen said, meaning that many retirees may be able to afford withdrawing at a higher rate depending on economic conditions. For today's…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago  (772+ words) Many retirement-age Americans are planning to continue working " forever. Some 51% of employed Americans 65 or older say they expect to work "indefinitely," according to a recent report from Asset Preservation, a financial advisory firm. Meanwhile, about 6 in 10 respondents say they plan…...