Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

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PHOENIX — For those that are getting ready for retirement, mapping out a plan is important to ensure you are financially ready for it. Determining when you are ready for retirement can be a ...

Even with Medicare, health care costs in retirement can eat up savings quickly. Here’s how much retirees typically spend, and how you can plan ahead.

Retirees can't handle inflation the same as people still working. Here are ways to plan for, and get ahead of, inflation ...

Hashing out a family retirement plan can be overwhelming. That's why it's important to revisit things like timing, saving for kids’ college, and caregiving for elderly parents each year.

For years, the couple felt relatively confident about it this retirement plan — until a coworker in a similar salary range ...

Your life insurance needs may change when you reach your retirement years. It's important to reflect and determine if you still need your life insurance plans.