Data from the Fed shows how common retirement savings are among older Americans and the average amounts they report.

I'm 62 and ready to travel and have fun, but my wife says we should get Medicare first. We ask wealth advisers for help.

As retirement approaches, many wonder how much savings they’ll need — especially if they plan to retire at 65 instead of the full retirement age of 67. A common rule of thumb is $1 million, but ...

Learn how compound interest, consistent investing, tax-advantaged accounts, and employer matching can help you save for retirement on as little as $300 a month.

For many retirees, prudent withdrawals from a wisely invested portfolio combined with Social Security benefits can provide a consistent income to support their spending needs. But what if you had $850 ...

Retiring ahead of the traditional timeline requires careful planning. Here’s how to chart a realistic course to financial freedom Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

Not everyone wants to retire early. After all, a 9-5 day job brings steady income, a sense of purpose, and keeps one engaged in physical and mental activity. In fact, so many folks find it difficult ...

You may think of your work life in two distinct eras: the years you climbed the career ladder and the golden years of retirement, when the only climbing you need to do is on an afternoon hike. But you ...

Want to retire with $2 million? A 30-year-old can get there by investing just $968 a month and earning an average 8% annual return. But if you wait until 40 to start, you'll need to invest $2,280 a ...

It’s happening now. We’re in the midst of the long-predicted expansion of the 65-and-older population. Due to a combination of baby boomers reaching retirement age and an increase in life expectancies ...