When it comes to retirement planning, much of the focus usually rests on the actions you have to take to prepare a nest egg for your golden years. But what if your retirement savings run out before you do? This is where the concept of longevity risk comes into play. Longevity risk is a growing...

You’ve worked hard your whole life. And if you’re like many people, you dream of the day you can start your carefree retirement. But to have a carefree retirement, you need careful planning. If you’re currently in that planning stage, it may be worth taking a look at a lifestyle that’s gaining in popularity: comfortable...

As retirement approaches, you may find yourself wondering how and where you’ll live during your golden years. There aren’t many choices facing you in your retirement that will impact your lifestyle and well-being more than the question of what type of housing is best for you and your family. The two main choices are: Downsizing and selling your...

Are you one of the many Americans performing remote work during retirement? Remote work is an attractive option for older folks because of its flexibility and convenience. However, it can be difficult sometimes to stay focused when working from home. In this article, you’ll find several tips on ways to be better focused on your job, such as...

Unfortunately, there are no shortcuts when it comes to saving for retirement. Instead, you must do all the small things that can add to a stable post-career life. Reining in spending, keeping costs down, and setting aside extra funds are just some of the intelligent things you can do to grow the money in your...

When you’re looking at the fast-approaching years of your planned retirement, you may be thinking about how much you’re looking forward to being free from a daily work schedule. But, if you’re like most folks, you’re also thinking about how on earth you’re going to pay for it all with your retirement savings. It’s a...

A 2018 study by Northwestern Mutual found that nearly two-thirds of Americans who have a plan to save money for retirement are certain they’ll outlive their savings. Moreover, one in five Americans (21 percent) have no retirement savings at all, and another 78 percent are concerned about not having enough money saved for the future. Here is...