You've worked hard your entire life, and pretty soon, it will be time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Getting ready for retirement is exciting, but preparation is critical, particularly in the 12 ...

There's no need to resign yourself to being miserable.

Make sure you have a plan for health coverage. Create a budget and make sure your anticipated income supports it. Figure out how you'll avoid being bored and restless. It's important to go into ...

Retirement at 65 used to be the norm. You worked 40-plus years, sometimes for the same company and retired with a pension or Social Security benefits and a paid-off house. But times are changing, and ...