Retirement
Recently featured retirement planning and spending articles, selected by our financial news editors
News Article
Strategies to shore up your retirement against the whims of the market
- By Elizabeth Harris,
- The New York Times News Service
- - 04/22/2022
Investing is always going to be uncertain, but it’s harder to bear when you’re close to retirement. Taking these four steps may help protect your nest egg in today’s volatility.
News Article
Strategies for getting your spouse to live more healthfully
- By Francine Russo,
- The Wall Street Journal
- - 04/15/2022
Many of us have a partner who’s not exercising or eating right. You want to encourage them to live better, but you don’t want to be a nag. Here’s how you might approach it.
News Article
The damage financial infidelity can do to your nest egg
- By John F. Wasik,
- The New York Times News Service
- - 04/19/2022
There’s more than one way to be unfaithful to your partner. Deception about money can destroy trust and ruin your shared financial goals. Here’s how to address it.
News Article
If you want to sell an investment property, think about these things first
- By Cheryl Winokur Munk,
- Barron's
- - 04/04/2022
If you’ve invested in real estate and want to sell it ahead of retirement, there are multiple issues to consider. Here’s what some financial advisors have to say.
News Article
How to avoid making costly decisions if you’ve inherited an IRA
- By James Royal,
- Bankrate.com
- - 03/30/2022
If a loved one has left you an IRA, be careful: The rules of how to manage it can get quite complicated depending on your relationship to the deceased.
Saving for Retirement
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The damage financial infidelity can do to your nest egg
There’s more than one way to be unfaithful to your partner. Deception about money can destroy trust and ruin your shared financial goals. Here’s how to address it. -
These are the questions retirees should be asking about their nest egg right now
As the cost of living keeps rising, you may be facing weaker investment returns. Here are five questions you may need to answer when it comes to reassessing your savings. -
These are the states where your nest egg won’t get taxed
Local taxes on your retirement income can make all the difference in where you choose to settle down. In these dozen states, you may be able to live tax-free. -
When a reverse mortgage may be a source of income in retirement
Reverse mortgages aren’t just a last resort anymore and can provide a much-needed cushion for retirees. They do come with a number of caveats, however, so do your research.
401(k)
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How to keep your retirement withdrawals from getting eaten up by taxes
If you’re not careful, a big chunk of your nest egg can go to the government. Here are nine smart ways to draw down your income while minimizing hassles. -
The price you could pay for leaving 401(k) money behind
By one estimate, the average boomer works for six different employers over the course of a career. That creates a lot of opportunities to lose track of your retirement savings. -
These are the states where your nest egg won’t get taxed
Local taxes on your retirement income can make all the difference in where you choose to settle down. In these dozen states, you may be able to live tax-free. -
How to avoid making costly decisions if you’ve inherited an IRA
If a loved one has left you an IRA, be careful: The rules of how to manage it can get quite complicated depending on your relationship to the deceased.
Getting Ready to Retire
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The pros and cons of setting up an income-for-life plan
If you’re looking for a steady stream of income in retirement, an immediate annuity may be one option. Before you sign up for one, though, there’s a lot to consider. -
Strategies to shore up your retirement against the whims of the market
Investing is always going to be uncertain, but it’s harder to bear when you’re close to retirement. Taking these four steps may help protect your nest egg in today’s volatility. -
The damage financial infidelity can do to your nest egg
There’s more than one way to be unfaithful to your partner. Deception about money can destroy trust and ruin your shared financial goals. Here’s how to address it. -
The price you could pay for leaving 401(k) money behind
By one estimate, the average boomer works for six different employers over the course of a career. That creates a lot of opportunities to lose track of your retirement savings.
Living in Retirement
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How to keep your retirement withdrawals from getting eaten up by taxes
If you’re not careful, a big chunk of your nest egg can go to the government. Here are nine smart ways to draw down your income while minimizing hassles. -
‘Carpe diem’ may be the motto for today’s empty-nesters
Dynamics have changed for parents whose children have moved out. Aside from their feelings of loss, many want to make the most of their newfound time and space. -
Strategies to shore up your retirement against the whims of the market
Investing is always going to be uncertain, but it’s harder to bear when you’re close to retirement. Taking these four steps may help protect your nest egg in today’s volatility. -
The damage financial infidelity can do to your nest egg
There’s more than one way to be unfaithful to your partner. Deception about money can destroy trust and ruin your shared financial goals. Here’s how to address it.
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