For Paul Alto, a lifelong Cleveland, Ohioan, the plan was always to retire at 65. But after having surgery to treat two ...

However, having a side hustle can make early retirement more attainable. Flexible work options can give you more freedom to ...

‘I’m single’: At 70, I have $500,000 in stocks and $220,000 in savings. How do I invest my $130,000 windfall?

Many Americans in their peak earning years worry about being able to afford retirement. Here are some strategies to make sure ...

Homeowners leverage their home equity through various strategies, such as HELOCs or reverse mortgages. A newer option: Shared ...

Fidelity's bond ETFs can allow for a customized, diversified income portfolio of bonds that range from investment grade to junk bonds.

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In other cases, it’s a bond that can last for decades until it’s worn down or suddenly broken. Kathryn, 57, finds herself single after nearly 30 years of marriage. Her ex was the breadwinner of the ...

If pulling too much from a portfolio during down markets is a bad idea, filing for Social Security might look compelling.

How can you gift funds in retirement like Warren Buffett? (Photo by Bonnie Schiffman) Getty Images Warren Buffett isn’t just known for his investing acumen—he’s also a model for thoughtful ...

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Retirement Plan, a 401 (a) plan, had $1 billion in assets as of Dec. 31, 2023, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Employee Investment Plan, a 403 (b) plan, had $972 million in assets as ...

Imagine this scenario: Brenda is 59, single, has no children and is eyeing retirement. The hitch? She still has $81,000 outstanding on her mortgage, so she’s wondering if it makes sense to remain in ...