Taxation of Retirement Income
When you retire, you leave behind many things—the daily grind, commuting, maybe your old home—but one thing you keep is a tax bill. In fact, income taxes can be your single largest expense in retirement. Taxation of Social Security Benefits Many older Americans are...
6 Things to Do If You’re Nearing Retirement
Planning to retire in 10 years or less? Find out what you need to know and do for a smoother transition. If you’re thinking of retiring within the next 10 years, you may feel like you’re confronting quite a few “what ifs” and unknowns....
75% of retirees fall short of a key retirement income goal. These steps can help
KEY POINTS Today’s workers are tasked with making sure they will have enough money when they retire while also juggling competing financial priorities. While planning for retirement may seem daunting, experts say there are strategic moves you can make to improve your...
What Is the Ideal Retirement Age for Your Health?
Average life expectancy has risen by 16 years since the national retirement age was set at 65. We asked health experts when they think people should stop working now. In 1881, the conservative German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, plagued by a rise in socialist...
