For myriad reasons, Jennifer James reached age 50 without any retirement savings to speak of. Like many people, life got in the way of James’ ability to properly prepare for her financial future. Find ...

The amount you will need to retire at 50 depends on your lifestyle and financial situation. A common guideline is to aim for 80% of your pre-retirement income each year. Start by reviewing your ...

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Nearly half of America’s 50 most expensive retirement towns are in Florida. Twenty-four of the 50 most expensive retirement towns were in the Sunshine State. The five highest ranked Florida ...

Proposed legislation would change the retirement age for Oregon police, firefighters and prosecutors in an effort to keep ...

But when you’re actually retired, a stock market crash could be financially devastating. Now when the stock market takes a tumble, it doesn’t necessarily lose 50% of its value. The market ...

The other two boxes are making sure you've been married for at least one year and that your spouse has already claimed benefits. Assuming the person claiming spousal benefits is at full retirement age ...

Retiring at 50 offers freedom and time to pursue personal interests, but it requires careful financial planning. Key factors include lifestyle needs, long-term savings, healthcare costs, inflation and ...