Our Retirement Calculator helps you estimate the future value of your retirement savings and how much you need to save each ...

The two main factors that affect the value of your federal retirement benefit are your high-three average salary and your ...

When planning for retirement, it helps to know the average annual expenses. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, most retirees spend about $60,000 each year. This average provides a ...

I have always believed that planning for retirement is one of the most critical steps in securing a stable future. In my career as a CFP and CEO at LifeGoal Wealth Advisors, I have worked with many ...

It's difficult to determine exactly how much money is enough to retire comfortably. Households earning $50,000 or more will need about 80 percent of their pre-retirement earnings to maintain their ...

For most of your working career, the focus of your retirement planning is on accumulating savings and investing that money ...

How much money will you need to fund your retirement? Do you know the exact number, or even a ballpark amount? This was a question posed by Tony Robbins. According to various reports, about half of ...

If you want to retire early, you might want to consider the FIRE — financial independence and early retirement — approach. This movement has been gaining steam in recent years, as the views around ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. How much should you withdraw from your retirement savings in ...

It pays to calculate RMDs (Required minimum distributions) as you approach retirement or if you are already retired. RMDs are the minimum annual withdrawals you must make each year from most ...

Early withdrawals can shrink your 401(k) savings. See how to calculate the IRS 10% penalty, and learn about exceptions, SECURE 2.0 updates, and penalty‑free alternatives.