retirement planning

Question: “I have had dealings with a number of financial professionals and this latest experience does nothing to…

You might be unsure if you actually need guidance from a financial professional. More than 40% of U.S.…

Published: Jan. 2, 2026 at 12:43 p.m. ET You may already be familiar with the term “AI slop,” with…

A brand new year comes with new resolutions, new opportunities — and new changes to your finances. Aside…

Question: “I am 63 and took Social Security early. My father left me a $100,000 inheritance for my…

D3sign | Moment | Getty Images A key year-end deadline is here for many investors — and skipping…

Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images Workers may have a new way to help prepare for a…

Jessica Hall is a retirement reporter for MarketWatch. She was an Age Boom Academy Fellow with Columbia University…

As retirement becomes a reality for Gen X, they may find that certain behaviors they pride themselves on…

While much ink has been spilled on boomers and their retirement savings, a new report is sounding the…

Sound retirement planning depends on your ability to accurately project your spending after your career comes to an…

While many in the U.S. are looking forward to a financially secure retirement, the reality is that some…

‘Incompetent, lazy and hypocritical.’ I’m 55, single and maybe want to retire early, but after interviewing some advisers, I feel many are bad — and one ghosted me. What gives?