Retirement no longer has to mean sacrificing lifestyle for affordability, as many Americans are discovering places where a ...

The challenge is to develop new models for how workers can take time off from work to explore future lifestyle options.

What does retirement mean to you? For many people, the very word suggests relaxation, travel, and, finally, having time to pursue long-held hobbies. The truth is, a carefree retirement doesn’t just ...

Retiring on $144,000 isn’t typical. In 2025, the “magic number” for retirement savings is $1.26 million, according to a Northwestern Mutual study (1). Using the standard 4% rule, that equates to about ...

Lifestyle creep happens when your spending increases gradually as your income grows. It's important to recognize the difference between necessary expenses and discretionary spending when you're ...

The average 62-year-old has more saved for retirement than many may expect. See how your savings compare, and learn smart ...

While most retirement portfolios include allocations to stocks and bonds in the years leading up to retirement, most retirement savers don’t hold much more than an emergency cushion in cash. Thus, an ...

Retirement behaviors have evolved significantly across generations, shaped by varying economic conditions and personal values. The traditional concept of retirement is transforming, with many seeking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Is $10 million enough to retire? The crux of retirement planning is figuring out what level of income your assets can safely ...

Reaching a retirement balance of $500,000 has become a psychological dividing line between feeling precarious and feeling at least somewhat prepared. Yet the share of Americans who have actually ...

Editor’s note: "Becoming a Digital Nomad" is part 11 of an ongoing series on how to retire early and the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement. Part one is How to Retire Early in Six ...

Retirement has evolved into a chapter of reinvention, one that allows individuals to seek fulfilling lifestyles, affordable ...