If you have a target retirement age circled on your calendar, you might be planning around the wrong metric. According to ...

Age is just a number, but when it comes to retirement, make sure you are prepared by answering these questions.

But if you reach your goal early — say, by age 50 — should you retire immediately? Experienced financial planners will likely ...

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Age 55 is highlighted as a pivotal point for considering early retirement and associated financial strategies. Roth conversion strategies can enhance tax efficiency when retiring early, especially ...

The 10 years before retirement are the most critical. You can finally begin to see the life you've worked so hard for. Whether you dream of traveling, spending more time with family, or finally ...

Survey data shows how retirement savings differ by age, including how many Americans have accounts and how much they’ve saved ...

Despite higher wages and more accessible retirement plans, the average retirement age has hardly moved over the past 60 years. For men, the average age of retirement is 65, essentially unchanged over ...

Retirement planning in your mid-50s puts you in an interesting position. You're likely earning well and your career is established, but you're also starting to see the finish line on the horizon. It's ...

The rule of 55 allows penalty-free 401(k) withdrawals only from your current employer’s plan after separation. Funds in old 401(k) accounts from previous employers remain subject to the 10% early ...