Retirement Planning

Planning for retirement can be a daunting task. How much money will you need? What will your retirement spending look like? In this graphic from we show the expected annual retirement spending of Americans.

Are your emotions sabotaging your retirement plans? Some basic knowledge and careful introspection can go a long way toward avoiding deadly pitfalls. This article identifies the emotional biases of overconfidence and herd behavior and how to overcome them.

One way to approach your search for the ideal overseas retirement haven is to focus on choices where housing is cheap. Below I present five such places for your consideration. Words: 1040

Below is an unbiased look at the best places in Mexico to retire - with real pros and cons - to help you make an informed decision as to which best meets your needs, interests and ambitions. Read on!

You should avoid 401(k) hardship withdrawals at all costs and think long and hard before you consider borrowing against your future retirement. With so many people nearing retirement already grossly underfunded such actions are going to prove catastrophic down the line.

To help make sure your retirement income covers your needs and lasts for a lifetime, you need a custom plan. The 4% rule of thumb is a handy starting point, but it’s too general. Get specific to find your very own retirement number.

A financial advisor can realize enhanced returns for you over the years and make you feel more at ease about their finances, but only 29% of Americans work with a financial advisor. Research shows that an advisor-managed portfolio [outperforms a self-managed portfolio realizing an 8% annualized growth over a 25-year period, on average, compared to 5% from a self-managed portfolio. bBelow are 6 ways to go about choosing the right one for YOU!

There is a large degree of variance in the quality of public pension plans around the world and today's infographic, using 2021 data from Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index, compares retirement income systems worldwide.

The average American needs their retirement savings to last them 14 to 17 years. With this in mind, is $1 million in savings enough for the average retiree?

The Rule of 72 is a time-proven method to predict how long is needed for a portfolio or income stream to double. Take a moment and learn more about the benefits of this time-tested tool and how to use it to determine the yield necessary - or the time frame needed - to achieve your goals.