Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. You can read many facts and figures that help explain why early ...

Retirees are often encouraged to buy these items, but Kevin Lum says they add little value and can quietly drain your retirement budget if you’re not careful.

Many early retirees face a significant challenge: the health insurance gap. Retiring before the age of 65 often leaves individuals without employer-sponsored health coverage and ineligible for ...

On March 23, 2010, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was signed into law. Since its inception, it has been used by many retirees who need health insurance before becoming eligible for Medicare at age 65.

From FERS to TSP to recent legislation, decades of policy shifts have reshaped how federal employees earn, save for and ...

BOTTOM LINE: The mistakes made in the five years before retirement are the hardest to recover from, and underestimating ...

A legislative insurance panel on Wednesday approved the state Employee Benefits Division's proposals to boost the contribution rates that retirees in state government's health insurance plans for ...

Retirees looking to make the right moves can save up to $30K a year by trimming key costs like travel, storage, streaming, dining out, and auto insurance.

Retirement should bring peace, not worry about medical bills. Yet for many older adults, healthcare costs can become one of ...