Retirement

Question: Please – some guidance on how to 'run the numbers' to determine whether or not I can afford to retire. What figures need to be considered…

Are you one of the few that still have a pension? Lucky you! More and more companies are ending pensions are opting for 401(k)-style plans and that isn't the greatest news for many.

Republicans in Wisconsin plan to cut collective bargaining powers for unions. But Democratic legislators have cleared out of the state to stop the vote.

We get many emails from people pouring money into their mortgage and savings as much as they can. Their goal is to retire early. It's financial…

Did you know that you can buy a house with an IRA? You can if it's a so-called self-directed IRA. Equity Trust, an Ohio-based custodian of self…

Tess Vigeland and MSN personal finance columnist Liz Weston answer your questions about determining your personal net worth, how to teach someone money management and whether a 529 plan is too risky or conservative.

Imagine. You've paid off your student loans. You bought a house. You put the kids through college. "But many 50-somethings think the biggest…

Germany raised its retirement age by two years to 67. Now companies and employees are discovering the unexpected consequences.

Debt and retirement don't mix. Imagine the financial stress from not working while still paying a monthly debt tab….

Many have questions about how to prepare for retirement, but what do you do when you actually get there? Some are discovering that traveling and golf just aren't enough for the retired life.