Social Security was originally intended to provide older Americans with continuing income after retirement. Today, though the scope of Social Security has been widened to include survivor's, disability, and other benefits, retirement benefits are still the cornerstone of the program.... Read the full article

You know how important it is to plan for your retirement, but where do you begin? One of your first steps should be to estimate how much income... Read the full article

You may have heard that IRAs and employer-sponsored plans (e.g., 401(k)s) are the best ways to invest for retirement. That's true for many people,... Read the full article

When you change jobs, you need to decide what to do with the money in your 401(k) plan. Should you leave it where it is, or take it with you? Should... Read the full article

At any age, health care is a priority. When you retire, however, you will probably focus more on health care than ever before. Staying healthy is... Read the full article

Favorable tax treatment is one of the main reasons for buying an annuity. But what exactly are the tax benefits? And are there any drawbacks? It's... Read the full article

Understanding the importance of life insurance is one thing. Understanding the tax rules is quite another. As insurance products have evolved and... Read the full article