‘I feel overwhelmed’: I’m a widow in my early 40s with 3 children. My IRAs are worth $330K. Will we survive financially?

Question: I’m a 61-year-old widow who’s dreading retirement, but I can’t work forever. What’s my move? Answer: While many people look forward to retirement and the freedom it brings, not everyone ...

Jonathan Ponciano is a financial journalist with nearly a decade of experience covering markets, technology, and entrepreneurship. Vikki Velasquez is a researcher and writer who has managed, ...

I’m a widow, retired, with not much in the way of income and a small Social Security check. I also am helping my widowed daughter financially. I have a disabled grandson who will never be able to live ...

You've probably wondered it. Maybe even scrolled through Reddit hoping to find a hint: Am I actually on track for retirement—or falling behind everyone else I know? Whether you're 40, 50, or staring ...

It takes multiple decades for most people to save enough money for their retirement. You have to grow your income, regularly invest your money, and capitalize on opportunities to minimize your tax ...

It can be difficult to know how much you need to save for retirement. There's no one right answer, but publicly available data can serve as a guide. Even this data must be evaluated in the context of ...