Financing Your Retirement

6 Ways to Maximize Your Social Security Payout

By Emily Brandon - Money - June 22, 2009

These strategies can help you get the highest possible Social Security checks in retirement. more >>

8 Tips for Paying for Health Care in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Money - March 16, 2009

With retiree benefits vanishing, there's even more reason to save for future medical costs. more >>

10 Tips for Evaluating an Early Retirement Offer

By Emily Brandon - Money - March 2, 2009

Carefully weigh your retirement finances before accepting a buyout. more >>

Keeping Your Financial Plans Afloat

By Emily Brandon - Money - February 6, 2009

Although the recession may force a change in your timeline, you do have lots of options more >>

Why Seniors Need Their Own Stimulus Program

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - February 4, 2009

Curbs on runaway entitlement programs can be balanced by infrastructure programs. more >>

7 Ways the Stimulus Plan Will Help Retirees

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - January 14, 2009

Trillion-dollar program won't address longer-term needs and generational conflicts. more >>

7 Ways to Save for Retirement During a Recession

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - December 16, 2008

While Americans cut back, experts warn against tapping into long-term savings. more >>

4 Expert Annuity Tips for Income Seekers

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - December 12, 2008

Love 'Em or Hate 'Em; Annuities Have Their Moment more >>

15 Things You Need to Know Now About Annuities

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - December 12, 2008

Guarantees and Lifetime Income Come With a Price more >>

Is Your Long-Term Care Policy Safe?

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - December 5, 2008

Conseco's transfer of 150,000 policies raises questions about long-term care. more >>

5 Reasons Why Deflation Is Good for Retirees

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 28, 2008

Fixed incomes go further as prices and interest rates decline. more >>

Obama's Plans for Your Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 7, 2008

Here's a look at the president-elect's key proposals for your retirement. more >>

Social Security Recipients Will Get Bigger Checks Next Year

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - October 17, 2008

Seniors are set for largest increase in benefits in over 25 years. more >>

Using Online Retirement Calculators

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - October 2, 2008

You may be chagrined to find that even $1 million isn't enough. more >>

Study: Falling Housing Prices Are Jeopardizing Retirement Security

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 22, 2008

Lower home values and subprime loans tip older homeowners into foreclosure. more >>

Single Women Don't Save Enough for Retirement

By Kimberly Palmer - Alpha Consumer - September 19, 2008

On average, women will need at least $500,000 before they stop working. more >>

Parents Scale Back on Retirement and College Savings

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - September 3, 2008

In today's environment, parents make tough decisions about their spending goals. more >>

The Best Age to Buy Long-Term-Care Insurance

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - September 2, 2008

Experts say only some people need coverage. more >>

Tapping the Future Value of Your Home

By Emily Brandon - Money - August 25, 2008

Some retirees leverage home appreciation in advance. more >>

How the Housing Law Affects Reverse Mortgages

By Emily Brandon - Money - August 18, 2008

Most seniors should be cautious. more >>

Saving More and Having Less for Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 14, 2008

Contributions are up, but account balances are trending down. more >>

Whose Responsibility Is a 401(K) Plan?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 12, 2008

Executives think employees should take responsibility for their own nest eggs. more >>

Replacing Income in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 11, 2008

Estimates of how much you need vary widely. more >>

Smart Ways to Inflationproof Your Retirement Portfolio

By Kerry Hannon - Money - August 8, 2008

Prudent hedges keep rising prices from gnawing at your nest egg. more >>

3 Unusual Strategies for Claiming Social Security Benefits

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 6, 2008

Unconventional ways to try to maximize your retirement income. more >>