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Depends on where you live because though often hailed as the ideal number, it will go only so far in some states
When you’re first eligible for Medicare, you have to choose which of two very different kinds of plan to enroll in
You've got a lot of choices to make, few of which are easy, so it's crucial to do your research -- and get advice
Way too many in this group think they have a financial safety net that will keep them afloat -- they're wrong
It's not to late to lower your taxable income for last year if you have one of these retirement savings plans
Financial advisers and institutions won't have to act in your best interests, so getting a fair deal is up to you
Don’t expect anybody else to help you prepare financially -- for better or worse, the job is all yours
Two common ones are especially dangerous if you haven't made your plans with enough forethought
Investigate all the options your company might offer -- you might find out that they can go a long way
One powerful action you can take even beats saving more or achieving a higher net rate of return on your savings
A market crash is extra-scary for retirees and those about to retire, but a little prudence can help keep you safe
To best serve older people in this group, financial institutions and advisers may need new business models
You won't find some common ones, like determining the very best investments, on this list
With the new tax law and its revised tax rates in effect, you should reconsider which of these is better for you
No one knows what will happen this year, but we do know stocks fare better in far more years than they do poorly
