Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. While most retirees obsess over 401(k) balances and Social Security benefits, many ...

Many early retirees face a significant challenge: the health insurance gap. Retiring before the age of 65 often leaves individuals without employer-sponsored health coverage and ineligible for ...

Insurance costs have skyrocketed since the pandemic — and show few signs of slowing down. That makes it hard to plan for costs in retirement, as the goalposts keep moving. Yes, retirees become ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Are you a retiree or pre-retiree who’s worried about health care ...

A recent study by Morningstar found that costs for long-term services and supports (LTSS), including things like in-home care, assisted living and nursing home facilities, can have a dramatic impact ...

As of the writing of this column, there are 14 states that have enacted legislation requiring certain employers to offer a retirement savings plan to their employees. These are plans for employers ...

A new report published today from the 35th annual Retirement Confidence Survey finds Americans reporting a positive outlook for retirement with 67% of workers and 78% of retirees confident they will ...

Homeowners insurance premiums are up about 28% after inflation, with the biggest increases happening in areas facing wildfire ...

Many people think they don’t need life insurance in retirement, especially once the kids are all grown. Whether you’re approaching retirement or are already there, and are thinking life insurance ...

We analyzed everything from estate planning to retirement income options at some of the larger registered investment advisor firms to help retirees select a firm that could best connect them with a ...