There is no right way to retire. Many of today's workers will retire in stages, maintain a part-time job or consulting work, or otherwise stay professionally active.

The average retired household spends around $5,000 per month, with housing, healthcare, and food being the largest expense categories. With a median 401 (k) balance of $210,724, retirees relying on ...

Retirees have options, but which income tool should you choose? Here's what to know before locking in a strategy.

Boomers have amassed a lot of wealth over the years — indeed, they’re considered the wealthiest generation to have ever lived ...

Social Security benefits vary dramatically based on when you start collecting. Average monthly payments range from $1,298 at age 62 to over $2,021 for those who wait until 70-74.

Almost 18 years ago I wrote my first column for The Irish Echo. It concerned an official projection that in order to stay ...

Social Security will reduce your benefit by five-ninths of 1% for each month you retire before your full retirement age, up to a maximum of 36 months. If you retired exactly at age 65 and your full ...