One of us has struggled—with identity, time and money. The other, not so much.

Your spending in retirement may not be as predictable as you'd expect. Your healthcare costs could be higher, and you may run into unexpected home repairs. Inflation could be a huge problem, too. The ...

Retiring early might seem ideal for many people. If you think you are ready to retire early, there are still some financial ...

You may not see your spending decrease. Your largest expense may not be housing. You may have a hard time dipping into your nest egg. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely ...

What begins as an extra $500 a month can become $1,000 or more—often when other income sources are steady, not rising. Without planning, healthcare costs can gradually crowd out the things retirees ...

Christine Benz is director of personal finance and retirement planning for Morningstar. She is also the author of How to Retire: 20 Lessons for a Happy, Successful, and Wealthy Retirement. Email ...

For many Americans, Medicare represents relief. After decades of employer premiums, payroll deductions and confusing plan options, retirement feels like the finish line. Finally, health care will be ...

Use these strategies to replace retirement uncertainty with a feeling of clarity and control over your financial plan ...

This week’s column will answer a variety of questions related to the ever-popular “black hole” of retirement processing. As this has been a recurring topic, you will see references to other articles ...