Many financial professionals will, for a fee, help you navigate your way to and through retirement. However, using a financial advisor isn't mandatory. If you can't afford or don't trust an advisor, ...

If you’re nearing retirement or already planning ahead, finding the right retirement planner can make all the difference. These professionals help you design a personalized plan that covers everything ...

There are many free and paid digital tools available to help you track retirement savings and budget for the future. Retirement planning tools vary in complexity, with some offering a simple overview ...

Managing your own retirement savings works great when you're just starting out. Max out your 401(k), pick a target-date fund and watch your balance grow. However, as you approach your golden years, ...

We’re in the midst of describing a Do-It-Yourself retirement investing plan. Today we go deeper into the cash flow buffer. It is the sometimes-missing piece of the investing puzzle. It goes between ...

Dividend growth investing is a well-suited strategy for DIY retirement planning. The objective, goals, and strategy of my approach, RetirementRx, are introduced to serve as a model for others to ...

Generation X investors have spent decades navigating markets, managing their own portfolios and building retirement savings largely on their own. But new research from Equitable suggests that beneath ...

After age 50, investors need more than a pie chart -- they need a retirement plan. SEE ALSO: Are You Working with a Retirement Specialist? As an investment adviser representative, I meet with retirees ...