Retirement

It goes by many different names: semi-retirement, partial or phased retirement, second career, and so on. But typically, it means the same thing: working in some capacity after retiring early. According to the 2024 State of Retirement Planning Study by Fidelity Investments, the rise of remote and hybrid work has shifted retirement preferences for working

By Hanna Horvath, Next Avenue By the time most Americans enter retirement age, they want to be free from many financial burdens. But for a growing number of older adults, debt has become an unwelcome traveling companion. According to the Survey of Consumer Finances, the number of households headed by adults ages 65 or older

For the past four years, I’ve sent out a free, comprehensive retirement newsletter every Sunday. This labor of love includes three handpicked articles on retirement planning, along with general interest pieces on finance, health, and media. I also share links to valuable research tools and model portfolios from the week. You can check out the

Financial planning is less about knowing what to do and more about doing what we know. Sure, there are a myriad of complexities littered throughout the wealth management universe deserving our deliberation and calibration, but I’d be willing to bet that you are already aware of the following list of financial planning “shoulds,” right? You

By Edd and Cynthia Staton, Next Avenue As retirement approaches, you must face the question, “What is the best age for me to claim Social Security?” Experts declare that you should avoid taking reduced payments at age 62 unless you need the money immediately or have health issues that may shorten your lifespan. They almost