The two main factors that affect the value of your federal retirement benefit are your high-three average salary and your ...

Retirement might be a far-off dream or right around the corner. But one thing’s for certain: No matter where you are on your journey to retirement, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the planning process ...

If retirement has been on your mind lately, you’re not alone. A record number of Americans are hitting retirement age this year, and it’s clear that rising living expenses and health care costs are ...

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Americans in their mid-40s to early 50s are in a key phase for retirement planning. Learn what steps can still make a ...

The average number of years spent in retirement continues to grow, but many boomers aren’t planning to spend several decades retired. According to the TIAA Institute’s “Retired for How Long?” report, ...

Many of us have saved for years, or even decades, to ensure a retirement where we can live comfortably into our golden years. But is financial preparation alone enough? Experts suggest there is more ...

Most Americans are not where they should be in regard to saving for retirement. Each of us needs a plan for how much to save to provide the retirement income we'll need. There are ways to strengthen ...

These benefits payments aren't huge, but they are reliable. Take advantage of that nuance.