Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

Dave Ramsey says counting on Social Security alone is one of the worst retirement bets. Here's what the numbers show, and the ...

Millions of Americans have no protection for unexpected health costs in retirement. The answer isn't health insurance.

With updates to the FEHB program and new requirements for certain retirees, it’s more important than ever to understand how FEHB and Medicare work together.

Many Americans expect to stop working by age 65, but then retire earlier than planned. Here's how to prepare yourself in case ...

Retirement is the perfect time to simplify your life — and that includes your insurance. But knowing which policies to keep, drop or tweak isn't always obvious. Some coverage becomes less necessary ...

Life insurance isn’t exactly the most exciting part of financial planning, but it’s one of the most important. For many people heading into or already in retirement, it becomes one of the most ...

Financial advisors and their clients must prepare for the possibilities of a stock downturn, unexpected early retirement, long-term care and inflation, experts say.

Being child-free can offer more flexibility in retirement planning, but it also means thinking differently about everything ...

A ULIP Plan combines life insurance with market-linked investments, making it a potential tool for long-term retirement ...

Meagan is a former Series 7 financial advisor and current writer focused on blending straightforward information with a dose of humor on topics including equity investments, insurance products, and ...