Retirement and Well-Being

Companies like Coca-Cola have a long history of increasing their dividends. Why they’re solid for retirement income.

A shift in Japan’s large pool of household financial assets could reshape capital markets, one analyst says.

Converting your retirement account to a Roth could make all the difference.

The rocket and AI company won’t have a big impact on the S&P 500, but it’s a sign of things to come.

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Investors in index funds will soon own a sliver of SpaceX. Consider these moves if you’re worried it’s a bubble.

More Americans have been dipping into their retirement savings, about half of them do so multiple times.

The program’s retirement trust fund will run dry sooner than previously forecast. What to know.

The still working exception allows workers to not make required minimum distributions at the retirement plan of their current employer.

New research indicates that retirees may be overly conservative in retirement spending. How to plan.

For now, many older adults are stretching their budgets on the basics.

The program’s “trust fund” is going to run dry even sooner than expected. Here’s what to know.

The government’s guide to Medicare can you help with one of the more confusing choices: whether to buy Medigap coverage.

Costs for Medigap insurance are rising fast. Retirees have other options if it becomes unaffordable.

The nearly 45,000 comments include strong endorsements from industry groups and sharp criticism from investor advocates.

The order retirees withdraw money from taxable, tax-deferred, and Roth accounts can have a major impact on taxes and inheritances.

Own stocks, TIPS and gold. And wait as long as possible to collect Social Security to max out your inflation-adjusted benefit.

Only 21% of those who retired early said they did so because they had saved enough money. Others cited health issues or job loss as reasons.

The market’s reliance on AI stocks poses risk for retirees. Make these moves to protect yourself.

Workers socked away an average of 9.6% for retirement while employers kicked in another 4.8%, leading to a combined record 14.4% in 401(k) plans.

Rising inflation is putting a once-hot savings option back in the spotlight.

The longevity industry is booming with high-tech tests, drugs, and medical devices. What to know for your health—and personal finances.

Doctors and exercise scientists say aging inevitably reduces strength and aerobic capacity—but regular exercise can significantly slow the decline.