Retirement scan

The U.S. ranks poorly among 14 developed nations, with U.S. females having the shortest life spans and U.S. males the second shortest.

The one-size-fits-all approach may not suit everyone as circumstances vary. Investors may consider a managed account, plus a robo, which is an inexpensive alternative.

With the full retirement age increased, the advantages of waiting until age 70 have been somewhat diminished.

While workers are better off leaving their money in the plans, they’re allowed to make penalty-free withdrawals if it’s for out-of-pocket medical bills not covered by insurance.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

92% of 401(k) participants are unaware of the fees they pay in their plans, creating the potential to lose a substantial amount of retirement savings

Retirees can hear different perspectives from other patients and learn more about their medical conditions.

Many Americans are facing bleak retirement prospects as a result of the current do-it-yourself retirement system.

The benefit will be reduced if her husband dies before she turns 66. But if his death occurs after she reaches her FRA, she'll be able to collect his full retirement benefit.

Many pension plans are facing financial woes, with many of them reducing pension payouts to their beneficiaries.