In my early 20s, I automatically added money from my paychecks to my 401 (k). But after paying rent and my credit card bills, I’d put whatever was left — if anything — into a savings account. I was ...

By age 70, people often feel more grounded in who they are and less burdened by the constant striving that defines earlier ...

There’s no universal “right” answer for what to do with $50K — rather, the best options depend on your debts, budget and long ...

Borrego Springs offers desert beauty and starry nights at prices your Social Security check can handle. This small town sits in the middle of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California’s largest state ...

Here, we reveal the four most common regrets – and how to avoid them if you're yet to retire. Among the retirees we surveyed, ...

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A former pensions minister has issued a warning that over 100,000 pensioners are likely to lose their winter fuel payment ...

Wondering where your Social Security dollars can stretch furthest in Tennessee? These 11 welcoming cities offer affordable living, plenty of amenities, and friendly communities th ...

Nearly 22 million seniors rely on Social Security, but benefits cover all costs in only 10 states for retirees without a mortgage.

Katey Davern, a 46-year-old in St. Paul, Minnesota, has learned firsthand just how much paperwork is involved when planning ...

From 2006, when the survey introduced questions about everyday expenses, rent had grown by more than 40 per cent, and ...

Through the office of Thornhill Manor, the retirement village where she lives, Joan (90) was introduced to Margaret Magodi (52), who stepped into her life in December 2022.