This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Walter Green, 52, from Northwest Arkansas. It's been edited for length and clarity. I officially retired from my 30-year career in technology at ...

We break down the tax implications, advantages and downsides of using your cash value to supplement your retirement savings ...

Ah, the golden years … nothing to do and all day to do it. Retirement is what you make of it, and everyone wants to make it rewarding. Sometimes, though, the early days prove a bit shocking — and it’s ...

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Life insurance isn’t exactly the most exciting part of financial planning, but it’s one of the most important. For many people heading into or already in retirement, it becomes one of the most ...

Gina Young is an accomplished finance writer who has written for publications including SuperMoney, Examiner, Lexington Law, Talk Markets, and CreditRepair.com. Throughout her career in finance, Gina ...

In 2011, I walked away from a six-figure law career and retired at age 41. I thought I was prepared financially. But emotionally? Not so much. After decades of working, I was used to the sense of ...

A bunch of my friends have begun getting AARP registration cards in the mail lately. Oh, no! The big 5-0! Let me tell you, I’ve gotten a taste of retired life lately, and I want one of those cards.

Retirement is something many people look forward to after decades of having to work hard. It's the period of life where you're finally able to enjoy the fruits of your labor. From the outside looking ...

At 90-years-old, Sr. Marie Louise Vernimmen might be retired from formal ministry, but her life of service is far from over. When she retired in 2015, after caring for homeless women and children ...