Retirement

What does the word “retirement” conjure up in your mind? If you’ve been steadily saving and investing and you haven’t been negatively affected by the recession, then perhaps you envision twenty years of traveling the world and enjoying a post-work lifestyle. For those who have not saved, thinking of an eventual “retirement” is frightening. The authors of Avoid Retirement and Stay Alive have some advice.

Shannon Guignard didn't hesitate for a moment when her parents asked to move in with her because they no longer felt safe in their neighborhood.

The Ms. generation finds itself staring at a glass ceiling that hasn't shattered.

More than 59 million retirees can expect a bump up in Social Security benefits next year.

Think you won't have to worry about health care costs once you're covered by Medicare? Think again.

Women find it significantly harder than men to achieve a comfortable retirement.

Women face more obstacles to a secure retirement than men, for reasons having to do with longevity, lower earnings and a lack in savings.

Wine industry insiders are finding it difficult to sell when the economy remains sluggish.

There's a tremendous lack of knowledge when it comes to planning for health care costs in retirement.

The ideal situation for retirement is to be debt-free, but that's not the case for consumers who are carrying high levels of credit card debt.