Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. Are you worried that you won’t have enough money to last ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. Without the right protection in place, even the most well-crafted retirement ...

Retirement planning often comes down to one big question. How much money will you really need to maintain your lifestyle once the paychecks stop? Many experts point to the "80% rule" as a simple ...

Retirement has been on my mind. Instead of hypotheticals, the planning has become very real. Just a few more months until “game time.” I can see clearly that the key to a successful retirement isn’t ...

Being advised to max out your 401(k)is Personal Finance 101. But is that universally solid guidance? Tax-sheltered retirement plans offer the convenience of automatic investments and tax breaks—pretax ...

Life happens. Divorce, job loss, debt and illness can all get in the way of saving for retirement like you'd like to. It doesn't help when everyone around you seems to be so much further ahead. All ...

A financial advisor who specializes in working with women can help create strategies tailored to the financial challenges that many women experience. From balancing caregiving responsibilities and ...

Many people planned their most recent vacation better than they're planning for retirement. That's because planning a vacation is fun. The numerous details involved in making sure you're fully ...

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Understand the role of financial counselors, what services they provide and when they may be a better fit than a traditional financial advisor Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...