Age 65 is a major transition for many individuals as they shift to thinking about retirement and begin to contemplate ...

There are two common ways to think about a retirement budget: you can start with the lifestyle you want or the assets you ...

So if you have any money set aside for retirement, you're off to a good start, and you're probably ahead of many Americans.

The specifics of a “good” monthly retirement budget will vary from person to person. However, all appropriate spendings plans share similar characteristics. The key is to take a baseline retirement ...

If your FRA monthly benefit is $2,778, for example, waiting until 70 would boost that to $3,575. Starting at 62, though, will result in a monthly payment of just $1,822. The Social Security Quick ...

When Americans think about retirement, they tend to focus on housing, travel, and daily living expenses. What often gets ...

A few targeted upgrades and renovations can make your home safer, more comfortable and easier to navigate in retirement. Many critical upgrades are unglamorous: improved lighting, bathroom grab bars, ...

How much will you spend on living costs as a senior? This calculator will help you run the numbers. One of the greatest challenges of saving for retirement is figuring out what your living expenses ...

Everyone knows what a bucket list is: the list of things you want to do before you — to put it crudely — “kick the bucket.” Some bucket list items are inspiring, like reconnecting with family. Others ...

Even with Medicare, health care costs in retirement can eat up savings quickly. Here’s how much retirees typically spend, and how you can plan ahead.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Are you a retiree or pre-retiree who’s worried about health care ...