By Suzean Haumann * Will 2026 be the year you retire? Or is it the year you finally take your retirement planning seriously?

Only 10% of today's private-sector workers can count on retiring with defined benefit plans, which used to be standard. That means you have to take charge of your own money if you want to retire well.

This week’s column will answer a variety of questions related to the ever-popular “black hole” of retirement processing. As this has been a recurring topic, you will see references to other articles ...

Many Americans spend their lives working hard and dreaming of the day they can finally retire. But planning for retirement requires more than dreaming -- it means being strategic and focused on saving ...

Not true! Look, retirement is about enjoying the fruits of your labor. If it’s a truly one-time splurge and you’re in the early years of retirement with a solid financial foundation, go for it! Let’s ...