Articles

Plain answers to the questions that come up on the way to retirement and through it.

• How much do you need to retire?

  What you need depends on what you'll spend, the income that keeps coming in, and how long your money has to last.

• When should you start Social Security?

  You can start Social Security at any age from 62 to 70. The age you choose sets the size of your check for life.

• Required minimum distributions: what they mean for you

  From a certain age, money in tax-deferred accounts must start coming out each year. Here's when, how much and why it matters.

• Healthcare before and after Medicare

  Healthcare is one of the largest costs in retirement, and it changes at 65. What to plan for before Medicare and after.

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