Retirement

Save for retirement and prepare for how you'll spend your money once you retire. 

What Kind of Retiree Will You Be?

When it comes to planning for retirement, determining your personal identity—and associated goals—is an important (and often overlooked) step.

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

How unmarried couples can achieve the same legal protections as those who've tied the knot.

Late-in-Life Marriage: Pros, Cons, and More

Considering a late-in-life marriage? Before you and your partner combine your financial lives, here are some important things to keep in mind.

Planning Priorities: How to Save for Retirement

When you're putting together a financial plan, retirement is often one of the top items on the agenda.

7 Funding Ideas to Help Start Your Business

When starting a small business, the first thing you need is a plan. Then you can look for funding. Here are seven ideas to help you get up and running.

2024 RMD Reference Guide

What's new with required minimum distributions? We cover the basics here.

Beyond the 4% Rule

How much can you spend without running out of money? The 4% rule is a popular rule of thumb, but you can do better. Here are guidelines for finding your personalized spending rate.

Can You Afford to Retire Early?

Here's how to figure out how your budget and savings would be affected if you had to retire earlier than anticipated.

Kids & Money: Making It Real in a Digital World

With kids so comfortable online, parents have an opportunity to use the digital world to help teach their kids traditional money skills. Here's how.

Retiring Early? 5 Key Points about the Rule of 55

Hoping to access your 401(k) early? With the rule of 55, you may be able to access and take early withdrawals from your 401(k). Here's what you need to know.