3 mistakes to avoid when saving for retirement

With a traditional retirement plan, you'll not only pay taxes on gains eventually, but you'll also be forced to take required ...

Liz Weston: Want to avoid taxes on minimum distributions from retirement accounts? There are a few ways

Answer: If you got a deduction for contributing this money, and you want to keep the funds you’re required to withdraw, then yes, you have to pay taxes on these distributions.

Here's Exactly How I Plan to Spend My Social Security Checks in Rtirement

There is a myriad of decisions to be made regarding retirement income. While it's important to plan, it may be equally important to be ready to pivot.

Keeping too much cash in your bank account could be a costly mistake — here’s how to know if you’ve got too much

As with most money matters, cash management is a balancing act. Too much cash will drag your finances down and limit your ...

I retired at 60 and have been living off my Social Security and pension without even touching my $700K nest egg — but do I need a strategy for RMDs?

Beyond planning for potentially needing long-term care, Alice should also consider a plan for RMDs in her retirement. Since ...