From baby boomers to Gen Z, these 6 stats show Americans of all ages are rethinking retirement
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Balancing life, money, and retirement: Mid-50s essential checklist
Nishith Vasavada, 50, is a travel entrepreneur with a background in aviation and corporate travel. His wife, Yuga…
Are you ready for Rs 2 crore shortfall shock in your retirement corpus? Here’s why inflation matters
Inflation is a significant obstacle in long-term financial planning, as it steadily erodes the purchasing power of money.…
What investors need to know
Damircudic | E+ | Getty Images As more older Americans near retirement, many are eager to boost 401(k)…
I’m 50 and I want to retire at 60. What should I be doing 2, 5 and 10 years out? When is the right time to hire an adviser?
Question: “I just turned 50 and am planning to retire when I’m 60. I need advice on my…
I’m 50 and I want to retire at 60. What should I be doing 2, 5 and 10 years out? When is the right time to hire an adviser?
Question: “I just turned 50 and am planning to retire when I’m 60. I need advice on my…
Want to retire from a soul-sucking job? Here are the financial factors to consider.
Published: Jan. 9, 2026 at 2:33 p.m. ET In the Help Me Retire column, Alessandra Malito answers questions from…
January Social Security checks: 2026 benefits rise 2.8%
Ascent/ Pks Media Inc. | Photodisc | Getty Images Many Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first…
5 types of people who might need a financial adviser in 2026 — and those who don’t
You might be unsure if you actually need guidance from a financial professional. More than 40% of U.S.…
Older workers could use 401(k) money to buy annuities: bipartisan bill
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty Images As part of an ongoing effort to give 401(k) investors more…
‘Where should I turn?’ My 401(k) has lost 23% in the past few years and now I only have $200K. What did I do wrong?
Question: “My current 401(k) is only worth about $200,000 and I’ve lost about 23% in the last couple…
Estate planning helps limit costly mistakes: ‘My Mother’s Money’ author
Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty Images After Beth Pinsker’s father died, she had her mother set up…