Financing Your Retirement

Online Retirement Calculators: Helpful or Useless?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - August 4, 2008

A columnist discusses the futility of determining "your number." more >>

What to Do About a Lousy 401(k) Plan

By Katy Marquardt - New Money - July 29, 2008

Try approaching your employer; otherwise, consider an IRA. more >>

Cracking Into Your Nest Egg Early

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 24, 2008

More workers are borrowing from their 401(k) plans to pay for today's expenses. more >>

Social Security Unveils a New Online Calculator

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

Near-retirees can more accurately predict future benefit amounts. more >>

Coping Strategies When Retiring Into a Bear Market

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 18, 2008

Retirement preparedness can plummet if withdrawal amount exceeds portfolio returns. more >>

8 Great Senior Discounts

By Emily Brandon - Money - July 18, 2008

Ask for money-saving deals at these establishments. more >>

Senior Discounts Aren't Always the Best Deals for Retirees

By Emily Brandon - Money - July 18, 2008

Here's how to get the best prices in 4 key areas. more >>

3 Retirement Mistakes Women Make, and How to Fix Them

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

A longer life expectancy and lower pay make retirement saving especially difficult for women. more >>

6 Ways to Tell if You're Financially Ready to Retire

By Emily Brandon - Money - July 10, 2008

A large nest egg isn't the only thing you need. more >>

A Spending Target

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

How much can you spend and still make your nest egg last? more >>

A Taxing Decision

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 3, 2008

Pick a tax haven to make your retirement savings last even longer. more >>

3 Retirement Myths

By Emily Brandon - Money - July 2, 2008

And why two authors say you shouldn't believe them. more >>

Are Your Retirement Savings on Target?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - July 1, 2008

Online calculators sometimes get it wrong. more >>

8 More Ways to Save in Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 27, 2008

Frugal tips for retirees and everyone else. more >>

How to Retire on a Shoestring

By Emily Brandon - Money - June 27, 2008

8 ways to stretch your retirement dollars. more >>

Tips on Shifting to Retirement Spending Mode

By Kerry Hannon - Money - June 25, 2008

The transitional years require a change in your financial mind-set. more >>

Avoiding Bankruptcy in Old Age

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 24, 2008

Financial failure is hitting more people in the 55-plus group. more >>

Sudden Illness Caused Paulette Geller to Retire Young

Planning to Retire - June 20, 2008

Disability insurance kept her afloat. more >>

Carrying Mortgage Debt Into Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - June 20, 2008

Financial advisers disagree on what you should do with mortgage debt. more >>

How to Financially Cope With Being Suddenly Single

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - June 12, 2008

Widowhood poses special challenges in retirement. more >>

Whoops! Target Funds May Miss Your Mark

By Katy Marquardt - Money - June 12, 2008

Instant portfolios are not one size fits all. Approach them with care. more >>

Why Wait to Give Away Your Money?

By Kimberly Palmer - Money - June 12, 2008

Early gifts give seniors a chance to enjoy seeing their cash at work. more >>

Dealing With a Down Market

By Kirk Shinkle - Money - June 12, 2008

Boomers on the verge of retiring face some tough investing choices. more >>

The Next Wrinkle in Your 401(k)