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A Housewife for Their Entire Marriage, Pat Looked Forward to Retirement. At 57, Don Announced He Wanted a Divorce to Marry a Younger Woman. Now What?

on May 12, 2026

A new beginning does not automatically mean a happy ending.

7 Reasons Skipping Your 401(k) Match Could Cost You a Six-Figure Retirement

on May 11, 2026

Skipping your employer’s 401(k) match is one of the most expensive “free money” mistakes Americans make. Here’s why.

6 Costly Myths About Retirement, Debunked

on May 7, 2026

You could be in for an unpleasant surprise if you have any of these misconceptions.

Live a Luxury Retirement in the Philippines for Just $2,300 a Month

on May 7, 2026

Here’s where you can find an expat community and affordable luxury living.

8 Social Security Myths That Can Cost You in Retirement

on May 6, 2026

What many people think they know about collecting retirement benefits is just plain wrong.

13 Surprising Tips for Having a Happy Retirement

on May 6, 2026

They may not be things you hear everywhere — or even want to hear. But they can help make your retirement happier.

5 Sources of Retirement Advice, Ranked From Worst to Best — and Only 1 Is the Gold Standard

on May 5, 2026

Not all retirement advice is equal. Some of it can wreck you financially.

The Gap Between Retirement Expectations and Reality — and How to Confidently Bridge It

on May 5, 2026

See what recent national surveys reveal about the actual cost of retirement and the difference a solid plan makes.

Americans Fear This Retirement Setback More Than Death

and on May 4, 2026

Two in three Americans say running out of money scares them more than dying — and at $6,200 a month for assisted living, their fears aren’t unfounded.

Social Security 2032: 5 Steps to Stress-Test Your Retirement for a Massive Benefit Cut

on May 4, 2026

The trust fund deadline just moved up a year. Here’s how to make sure a benefit cut doesn’t wreck your retirement.

Planning to Work in Retirement? Don’t Count on It

and on May 2, 2026

Nearly 3 in 4 workers plan to fund part of their retirement with a paycheck — but data going back to 1999 shows most never actually do.

TrumpIRA Site Broadens Access to Retirement Plans. How to Enroll

and on May 1, 2026

Millions of workers without a workplace retirement plan will soon be able to open an IRA through a new government website — and may qualify for up to $1,000 in annual matching funds.

5 Things to Know About Trump’s New Retirement Plan — Including a $1,000 Government Match

on April 30, 2026

Tens of millions of workers have no retirement plan. Trump’s new order aims to fix that — plus a $1,000 government match to sweeten the deal.

Annuities Are Breaking Sales Records: Why the Old ‘Black Box’ Is Becoming a Modern Retirement Staple

on April 21, 2026

You’re likely to live longer than your 401(k) is designed for. Here’s how to build a paycheck that keeps up.

Why Age 69 Is Crucial to Planning a Comfortable Retirement and Legacy

and on April 19, 2026

There’s a narrow four-year window before required minimum distributions kick in at 73 when Roth conversions and smart income planning can dramatically cut your lifetime tax bill — and most retirees don’t know it exists.

Retirement Is Looming. Gen X Doesn’t Have an Estate Plan.

and on April 18, 2026

A new report finds 62% of Gen Xers have no will, trust, or power of attorney — making them the least protected generation even as they enter their 60s with a historic wealth transfer already underway.

5 Retirement Mistakes That Are Quietly Draining Six-Figure Portfolios

on April 23, 2026

The mistakes that cost the most in retirement are made in the five years before it starts. Here are the five I see most often — and exactly how to fix them.

This Yale Professor’s Math Formula Could Change How You Invest for Retirement

on April 6, 2026

Here’s why you might want to rethink the old rules about stock allocation in retirement.

What’s the Real Retirement Age in America? Here Are 4 Guesses.

and on April 4, 2026

The answer to ‘when should you retire?’ is actually four different ages — and knowing them could be worth tens of thousands of dollars.

The ‘Magic Number’ for a Comfortable Retirement Just Got Bigger

and on April 2, 2026

Nearly half of non-retirees surveyed say they don’t think they’ll be financially ready when the time comes.

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