The retirement calculator tool is designed to address the common question of how much money is needed to retire.

Those planning for retirement, or inching ever-closer to that day where retirement will become a reality, certainly have a lot to look forward to. Sure, there's going to be some hurdles to jump over ...

Putnam Investments has launched an online tool for 401(k) plan participants that will calculate how much they can expect to receive in monthly income after they leave the work force. The firm will ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

13 years ago, the SSA introduced a site where you could find all your Social Security information in one place. This site makes it easy to see how much more you'll need to save or invest to meet your ...

What if all the retirement advice you’ve ever received is wrong? For decades, we’ve been told to treat retirement like a finish line — hitting age 65, 67, or maybe 70 if you’re feeling ambitious. Blow ...

Retirees are often living on a mix of fixed income, a pinch of nest egg and a dash of Social Security benefits that may be significantly less than their former salary. Without proper planning, ...