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Retirement income today is rarely generated from a single source. It is typically built from a combination of the state pension, workplace or personal pensions, and other assets, each playing a ...

Exactly how much you can borrow will vary markedly from provider to provider. Currently, at age 65 you'll typically be able ...

For an average single person planning to stop working at 64, a $1.2 million 401(k) account and $2,800 Social Security benefit could provide enough income to make ends meet during retirement. Widely ...

It’s almost Christmas, a time of well-worn rituals that we perform each year. This season, I am going to suggest a new one: taking stock of your retirement – or, if it’s still a few years off, your ...

The 4% rule of retirement puts you on an austere budget in your leisure years. Even if you save a million dollars, the 4% formula allows you to spend only $40,000 of your money in the first year. But ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. True Tamplin is on a mission to bring financial literacy into schools. Retirement means shifting from accumulating wealth to ...

When you hit 55, retirement isn't some distant concept — it's coming, whether you're ready or not. If you're like many Americans, your financial footing might feel shakier than you'd hoped. Add in ...

This story is sponsored by B.O.S.S. Retirement Solutions. Most people spend decades saving for retirement — but far fewer know how to make it last. If you're like most Americans, you've done the hard ...

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