Editorial Staff

Each pre-retiree couple is in a unique circumstance, and needs to account for their health and longevity, as well as their willingness and ability to work.

Workers would have to pay taxes on their contributions to an employer's sponsored 401(k) plan under the Trump administration's tax proposal.

Employees should consider postponing their retirement, especially if they work for the federal government.

Older employees should consider postponing leaving the workforce, especially if they work for the federal government.

Retirees are likely to have fewer choices when they start shopping around for Medicare Advantage plans during the open-enrollment period that begins Oct. 15.

Not tapping tax-deferred retirement accounts until the age of 70 1/2 can be a wrong move, as required minimum distributions can be big enough to push retirees to a higher tax bracket.

Not tapping tax-deferred retirement accounts until the age of 70 1/2 can be a wrong move, as required minimum distributions can be big enough to push retirees to a higher tax bracket.

Employees should consider a dependable second-hand car instead of a new one, and then redirect the money saved into a retirement account.

Rates are likely to remain low, which will have a negative effect on retirees and older workers who are adjusting their portfolios in preparation for retirement.

Rates are likely to remain low, which will have a negative effect on retirees and older workers who are adjusting their portfolios in preparation for retirement.