It suggests withdrawing 4% of your nest egg in your first year of retirement, adjusting for inflation in subsequent years. (There are other withdrawal strategies to consider, by the way.) So taking ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

Here’s a closer look at the boomers’ financial state — and what it takes to get ahead on the path to financial freedom. Must Read. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a ...

Goldman Sachs says new Trump Accounts could add up to $340,000 to retirement savings, but one expert cautions that their ...

At least a quarter of the U.S. population appears to have no retirement savings, which, if not addressed, could weigh on the ...

From catch-up contributions to required distributions, federal employees face key ages that can shape retirement income, ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security impacts retirement income. Experts advise considering health, life expectancy, and ...

NPR is working on a series of stories about what life is like for Americans who can't afford to retire or stay retired. Polls and surveys consistently show that a large percentage of adults age 50 or ...

The proportion of Americans choosing to remain in the workforce past traditional retirement age has reached record highs, with more individuals in their 60s, 70s, and even 80s working by choice or ...

Employers’ confidence in their employees’ retirement savings is at its lowest point in a decade, but savers’ confidence has risen 23% over the same period. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of workers feel on ...

Retiring comfortably is a common goal for many working Americans, but a majority say they’re behind on their retirement ...