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Retirement can feel far-off, or too close for comfort, depending on where you’re at. But one thing’s clear — now is the ideal time to get your retirement plan in order.

Letter: Changes to tax relief on pensions isn’t a straightforward solution to the budget deficit, says Prof Stephen Caddick

When it comes to retirement planning, many savers consider annuities as a way to secure guaranteed income. But on a recent episode of her "Women Money" podcast, Suze Orman made her position crystal clear: for some investors, annuities simply don't make sense.

Even as the full retirement age has increased, many Americans believe we should be retiring earlier, not later. If you want the full Social Security benefit, you'll need to work even longer than the full retirement age.

The Fed meets next week and will likely cut rates. Learn how savers can stay ahead of the game even with lower returns.

From how to retire in a crazy market to how much to withdraw and how to spend without feeling guilty, a financial pro shares the advice he's given this year.

If you want to supercharge your nest egg in the run-up to retirement, follow these strategies.

Applying for Social Security can be challenging, especially when paperwork involves details that no longer match today's maps. One family recently shared their struggle on Reddit after a father's retirement application was denied while he was overseas. At the center of the confusion: a birthplace that once belonged to a…

Retirement savings always feel like a "someday" goal, but most couples have no idea how their numbers stack up. At some point, you and your partner have probably asked the question: are we saving enough to stop working comfortably, or will we still be punching the clock at 80? It's…

A 53-year-old man with millions saved and a paid-off home wants to spend $500,000 to retire five years early. 

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