You'd think that by the time a person hits retirement age, they'd have the whole " personal finance thing " figured out. But it's easy to slip into bad financial habits, regardless of age and ...

If the rental properties provide a steady income and cover your basic expenses, consider paying off the mortgages to reduce your monthly costs and live off the income. Alternatively, you could invest ...

With $143,000 in cash, it's important to avoid letting it sit idle, as inflation and missed opportunities could erode its ...

Despite seniors' access to Medicare, Fidelity Investments' 245th annual Retiree Health Care Cost Estimate reveals that a ...

Knowing what expenses to expect can help you build a retirement plan. Here's what experts recommend preparing for.

There are certain things you can do to increase your chances of being financially comfortable in retirement. They include saving really well ahead of time, being willing to maintain a more frugal ...

ChatGPT explained which types of insurance retirees need and which they can drop once they reach retirement. Learn more about ...

Most Americans underestimate how much health care will cost in retirement. Here’s what the numbers really show—and why ...

Craig comes to see me. I can see the worry in his 51-year-old eyes. I look at his slumped shoulders and can feel the weight he’s carrying.“Byron,” he sighs, “I’m embarrassed to admit I haven’t done ...

According to a report by the Seniorly Resource Center, a huge crisis lurks for many older people. They found that older adults in 41 states and Washington, D.C., will outlive their money, facing an ...

Editor’s note: The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2013. A female friend confided that she’s retiring from her highly responsible job next week and is nervous ...