Today’s uncertain financial environment, combined with the limited availability of traditional retirement income sources, has placed a greater responsibility on investors to find ways to improve their chances of success.

Cooler weather may have you thinking about moving to someplace warm, maybe even to a tropical paradise outside the U.S. You may also be thinking of downsizing or finding a home in a place with a lower cost of living to help you stretch your retirement dollars.

After years of full-time employment, it’s easy to get used to receiving a regular salary and benefits. As you prepare to retire, review these common traps so you can increase your chances of avoiding them.

While living abroad may be at the top of your retirement bucket list, doing so requires careful planning.

Have you saved enough for withdrawals in retirement to close the gap between guaranteed income and what you want to spend? If not, don’t despair.

Medicare can seem like a complicated maze with many twists and turns. You may feel overwhelmed with all the possible options, but there are some basic principles to help guide you toward finding what is right for your situation.

While being financially ready for retirement is important, it’s not the only criterion for a successful next chapter.

Medicare fraud is big business for criminals and an ongoing fight for the U.S. government. Cases of Medicare fraud can include situations in which a provider bills Medicare for services or supplies you never received, or in which a provider attempts to charge Medicare multiple times for an item or service a patient received just once.

Healthcare can be one of the biggest expenses a person faces in retirement. Trying to estimate and prepare for healthcare expenses can feel like an impossible and frustrating task. But there are several things you can do as you prepare for retirement. 

What can we expect from the proposed changes to the SECURE Act? The final bill will likely offer a little something for everyone, including workers, employers, and retirees. Here are some of the key highlights contained in the House Bill.

A million dollars used to be a big deal in the United States. Friday, May 20, is National Be a Millionaire Day and it’s traditional to “think like a millionaire, act like a millionaire, and hustle and plan to be a millionaire” to commemorate the day.

Maintaining or starting a hobby in retirement can add expenses to your budget. Before making a big purchase, ask yourself if the emotional ROI tops the financial one.