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Currently, those over the age of 55 can take 25 per cent of their pension pot tax-free up to a £268,275 cap. There are ...

The Wall Street bank’s model assumes a 5% annual gross savings rate, a pre-retirement portfolio of 60% equities and 40% bonds ...

Key Points With a 401(k), you could face an early withdrawal penalty for removing funds before turning 59 1/2. Under certain circumstances, you can access your 401(k) penalty-free at age 55. Make sure ...

With one spouse retiring early in life and an eight-year age gap, consideration should be given to the survivorship components for each of their defined benefit pensions, Ms. Guenther says. Sid’s ...

In France, 21% of people aged 55-61 struggle to find work but are unable to retire. Women, who suffer more from societal ...

It’s a good idea to assume you'll need to save 10 times your final salary by the time you’re 67. So, if you are making ...

In your 70s, it's time to put your retirement plan into action. Here are some tips on how to maximize your success.

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But median retirement balances often matter more than the average, since averages can be skewed by the very highest balances.

The COLA announcement matters to about 68 million Social Security beneficiaries, especially the estimated 39% of retirees who rely solely on Social Security for all of their income, according to the ...

After years of working, there comes a time when you can finally hang up your hat and retire — and hopefully, get back some of the earnings you’ve contributed to Social Security. For years, Americans ...