First thing, if your employer offers a 401(k) with a match, take it. Period. It’s a free lunch. This is how you start your plan. Read More

While you don’t have much control over how much you pay into the Social Security system, you may be surprised just how much you can influence what you get out of it. Here are six ways to maximize your payout. Read More

The thing about saving for retirement is this: Most of us don’t do enough of it. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, the average 55-to-64-year-old with a retirement account has accumulated less than $100,000. Read More

It’s never too late to kick start your retirement savings. June Walbert shows you how to get started with the Thrift Savings Plan. Read More

Yes, the idea of retirement has changed. The era of the gold watch, guaranteed pension and 20 years on the golf course is little more than a sepia-toned fairy tale. In fact, many Americans approaching retirement age now expect they’ll have to work into their 70s, according to Read More

The thing about saving for retirement is this: Most of us don’t do enough of it. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, the average 55-to-64-year-old with a retirement account has accumulated less than $100,000. Read More

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Do you dream of the day you can retire, but aren’t sure how to get there? You’re not alone. Many people find it easier to avoid reality when it comes to planning for retirement. “That can lead to big mistakes in their retirement income planning,” says Kevin O’Fee, assistant vice president of retirement strategy at USAA. Read More

The best places in the nation for military retirees to launch their post-service careers, according to a new study commissioned by USAA and Military.com. According to the study, the Number One Spot belongs to Read More