To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

It's difficult to determine exactly how much money is enough to retire comfortably. Households earning $50,000 or more will need about 80 percent of their pre-retirement earnings to maintain their ...

How much money will you need to fund your retirement? Do you know the exact number, or even a ballpark amount? This was a question posed by Tony Robbins. According to various reports, about half of ...

A: We calculate your retirement benefit using the highest 35 years of earnings if you were born after 1928. We determine the amount of your benefit by both how long you work and how much you earn.

Americans think they need $1.26 million on average to retire, a new survey shows. But that might not be enough. My personal goal is more like $2.5 million. Learn how to calculate your own "magic ...

Many retirees share a common concern: Will my savings actually last? It's a valid fear, as no one wants to outlive their money. Fortunately, a simple benchmark can make that big question easier to ...