Retirement

What if everything you were told about saving in your company retirement plan was bogus? What if the benefit of tax-deferred growth in your mutual fund based retirement plan was really a well-funded Wall Street marketing gimmick?

Wall Street's big banks paid out $156 billion last year in salaries, bonuses, and benefits. Yet while investment bankers' checking accounts were growing, their retirement savings took a massive hit -- and much of the reason can be traced to one common investing mistake.

AARP The Magazine has compiled its annual list of the 10 best places to live for Americans over 50, choosing cities that offer affordable amenities in addition to low-cost essentials. Which cities made the cut? Read on ...

The Roth IRA is one of the best retirement vehicles around, thanks primarily to its terrific tax advantages. The only problem is that some people earn too much, and aren't qualified to contribute directly to one. Fortunately, there's a way around those restrictions.

A new law will let companies contribute billions of dollars less to their workers' pension funds, raising concerns about weakening the plans that millions of Americans count on for retirement.

The good news is that the Supreme Court's thumb's up for the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act could be a big gift to anyone looking to retire early. The bad news is that the nation may have trouble affording it if a lot of people take advantage.

When it comes to the problems that arise in old age, married retirees can usually rely on their spouses for support. But for singles, handling the golden years can be more problematic. Here's a rundown of how to be ready: