Many people are conditioned to save for retirement—maxing out 401(k) contributions, attending investment seminars and consulting financial advisors. But after a lifetime of disciplined saving, many ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Are you worried that you won’t have enough money to last ...

Whether you're planning to retire early or late, you might run into unexpected trouble. So plan carefully.

If you’re considering offering employee benefits, few perks are more desirable to workers than a 401(k) retirement plan. As such, many employers use robust retirement plan options to attract and ...

Retiring early is possible for many people, but it requires smart planning and reliable income sources. Dividend-paying investments offer one path by providing consistent cash flow while still ...

Question: I’m preparing for retirement and trying to figure out where I should go for money to meet my income needs. I understand that it’s important to start by withdrawing from some accounts and ...

Much ink gets spilled every year on the state of Americans' retirement security. Recent headlines have touted the record-high savings rates in 401(k) plans. Reading these, it's easy to assume that all ...

Planning for a sustainable income from retirement investments can be complex. I've identified 10 primary variables, or "linchpins," which must be considered to develop a complete withdrawal plan. Of ...

Acquiring annuities and delaying Social Security claims are important steps in goal-based retirement planning, according to a new white paper. A new white paper by economists Michael Finke and Jason ...