Retirement

The days of retiring at 55 and being financially secure are a distant memory, according to a study released last month by AARP. 

When it comes to the stock market, investors are no longer in a code red state of anxiety. But it's still code orange.

Taking maximum advantage of tax breaks and other strategies will make savings last longer, which is critical for those living on a fixed income.

Baby boomers facing retirement are worried about their finances. Many believe they'll need to work longer than planned.

There can be gains to be had by borrowing against 401(k) assets instead of from other sources, according to separate studies by the Federal Reserve System's Board of Governors and the Michigan Retirement Research Center.

Fretting is the new normal for retirement.

Americans are starting to realize what bad financial shape they are in as they think about retirement plans.

When it comes to retirement planning, too often the focus is placed only on savings.

Do you own a target-date mutual fund in your 401(k) plan or Individual Retirement Account? If you do, you should understand how target-date funds work.

You paid your Medicare taxes all those years and want your money's worth: full benefits after you retire. Nearly three out of five people say in a recent Associated Press-GfK poll that they paid into the system so they deserve their full benefits — no cuts.