He was looking at two years before he could claim Social Security benefits — and a reduced benefit at that — and he had no ...

Jonathan Ponciano is a financial journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering markets, technology, and entrepreneurship. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

Take the hypothetical example of Dave, 50-year-old IT professional who wants to retire at 60. His financial advisor, after running several simulations, recommends that Dave have 30 years of savings ...

The Motley Fool reports the average retirement age remains 65 for men and has risen to 63 for women, though many expect to ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

There’s a lot to consider when planning for retirement. Things like retirement savings and Social Security are often top of mind, but deciding when to retire can also be a tough thing to figure out.

Maybe you're nearing full retirement age (FRA) and have decided you're done with the rat race. Perhaps you're among t ...

Charles Schwab’s annual survey of 401(k) participants sheds light on key retirement issues facing U.S. workers today. Only one-third of respondents report they’re “very likely” to achieve their ...

More than four million Americans will turn 65 this year; meanwhile, another 4.1 million will reach that milestone in 2026, and 4.1 million more in 2027. Known as "peak 65," it's the period between ...

Take the hypothetical example of Dave, 50-year-old IT professional who wants to retire at 60. His financial advisor, after ...