Planning Your Retirement

6 New Rules of Retirement Planning

By Rick Newman - Rick Newman - October 2, 2009

Video of Rick Newman explaining how the recession will change retirement more >>

Protecting Your Retirement if Your Employer Goes Bankrupt

By Emily Brandon - Money - June 15, 2009

Plus: What might happen to your pension. more >>

Jobs That Still Offer Traditional Pensions

By Emily Brandon - Money - June 1, 2009

A few holdouts continue to offer these gold-plated retirement benefits. more >>

What Social Security's Underfunding Means for Your Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Money - May 13, 2009

The baby boomers will get their payouts, but what about the rest of us? more >>

It's Time for Some Life Planning

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - May 7, 2009

New MetLife guide provides useful tools to understand what's important, and to do something about it. more >>

Forget Tuition: How Retirees Can Attend College for Free

By Emily Brandon - Money - April 20, 2009

A look at universities that offer free or low-cost classes. more >>

10 Ways to Lower Retirement Costs

By Emily Brandon - Money - April 13, 2009

You won’t need to defer retirement dreams with these frugal strategies. more >>

The Boomerater™ Report: Week Ending Feb. 1

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - January 26, 2009

Add your voice to our weekly advisory of useful tips for boomers more >>

8 Retirement Tips for 20-Somethings

By Emily Brandon - Money - January 26, 2009

Young people are in the best position to begin saving for retirement. more >>

10 New Year’s Resolutions for Retirement

By Emily Brandon - Money - December 23, 2008

Here is how to get your retirement plan back on track in 2009. more >>

5 Reasons to Be Hopeful About Retirement

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

In a depressing year for retirement savers, here are a few reasons to be optimistic. more >>

Online Retirement Calculators: Getting Started

By Kerry Hannon - Money - December 8, 2008

Here are five different approaches to try out. more >>

Online Retirement Calculators: Hit and Miss

By Kerry Hannon - Money - December 8, 2008

But figuring how big a nest egg you’ll need can be a wake-up call. more >>

3 Reasons Baby Boomers Are the Richest Generation in History

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 21, 2008

Too bad they didn't save much of that dough for retirement. more >>

Baby Boomers Moving In With Adult Children

By Emily Brandon - Money - November 20, 2008

Both sides can cut housing costs and swap child and elder care. But tensions are likely, too. more >>

The Best Places to Find a Retirement Plan

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

Some geographic locations have more retirement plan participants. more >>

5 Ways to Benefit From New Medicare Drug Plans

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 20, 2008

Seniors are advised to use the open enrollment period to shop for a better plan. more >>

Who Is Targeting Your 401(k)?

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 19, 2008

Internet rumors about the congressional 401(k) hearings abound. more >>

3 Things That Could Go Wrong With Your Pension

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

Even workers with pensions are not guaranteed a secure retirement. more >>

Reader: What Will Happen to My Pension if My Company Tanks?

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

Here’s how much of your pension is insured if your company goes bankrupt. more >>

General Motors Cuts Healthcare for Retirees

By Emily Brandon - Planning to Retire - November 10, 2008

Here's a look at the costs these retirees may now face. more >>

Retirement Communities Respond to Housing, Market Drops

By Philip Moeller - The Best Life - November 10, 2008

Deepening economic problems spur subsidies, discounts, and support programs. more >>

Study: Too Many 401(k) Choices Can Lead to More Risky Investments