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Financial experts weigh in on what boomers facing or starting retirement without savings should do immediately.

The traditional image of retirement has undergone a radical transformation. Many seniors are finding that a diversified income stream is no longer optional. Side hustles have become the primary retirement strategy for many Boomers, often outperforming traditional savings accounts. While these gigs provide a much-needed financial cushion, they come with…

Taking Social Security later results in higher future income, but that can create an income gap. Annuities can boost income until you file for benefits.

Can you retire comfortably on $50,000 per year? ChatGPT mapped out the complete budget including housing, travel and healthcare. Here's what works.

Claiming Social Security at the wrong time can cost you thousands. Learn why now is the worst time and how to maximize your benefits.

Many workers believe they need several million dollars banked before they can even consider leaving their current careers. This is one of the most common...

Aflac is notifying impacted customers after completing an investigation into a massive data breach that occurred back in June.

The Internal Revenue Service has increasingly relied on high-tech automated systems to scan millions of returns for inconsistencies and simple mistakes. These systems are designed...

To help me get a baseline, I asked ChatGPT for the bare minimum that I should save for retirement -- and some general guidelines for the average person, too.