When you apply for your social security benefits can have a big impact on the total social security you receive in your retirement. Apply too early and you risk receiving a lower monthly payment. Apply too late and you risk missing out on getting Social Security earlier in your retirement. We analyze when the perfect time to apply for social security is.

Women’s needs for retirement are often different than those for men. For one, women live 5 years longer than men and earn significantly less than men over their careers, on average. However, with the right planning, women can achieve a successful retirement.

How much money can you safely withdraw from your investments once you retire? Ask 10 people and you’ll likely get 10 different answers. We break the math down for you and show you just how much you can withdraw safely in retirement.

Despite all the false claims out there that guarantee higher portfolio returns, there is one tried and true method that has been found among Americans with a bigger than average retirement nest egg.

Annuities are one of those puzzling financial investments that we as consumers simply can never quite understand. We lay it all out here for you, detailing the pros and cons of both fixed and variable annuities that you need to consider before making an investment.

Everyone dreams of retiring early, but very few of us do it. See how you can apply the lessons Robert and Robin used to both retire at the early age of 43