Americans have a good chance of living well into old age these days, which is something to cheer about. But it also raises serious concerns for those who haven't planned for the possibility of ...

Question: What's the annual premium for a private insurance policy that covers nursing-home and other long-term care expenses for a 65-year-old? (A) $2,000; (B) $1,000; (C) $500. Answer: All of the ...

Listen and subscribe to Decoding Retirement on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your favorite podcasts. While most retirees obsess over 401(k) balances and Social Security benefits, many ...

Q: I’m planning to retire next year and am wondering: What should we do with our various types of insurance? A: Most of us begin at least thinking about retirement as we enter our 60s, and that’s an ...

When planning for retirement, most people focus on the big stuff — Social Security, 401(k)s, pensions and IRAs. But there’s another powerful tool flying under the radar: whole life insurance. While ...

Bankruptcy filings among continuing-care retirement communities have surged since the pandemic, eroding residents’ promised refunds. Seniors have lost significant portions of hefty entrance fees meant ...

Discover why moving to a no-income tax state in retirement isn’t always cheaper, and learn how property taxes, insurance, and ...

Owning a home makes some people feel more confident about their prospects for retirement — but that may be misguided, some experts say. About 37% of polled workers — including those with part- or full ...