For those in retirement, getting a bigger Social Security check is a top priority. Here are some of the most effective strategies to make the most of your check.

Motley Fool Money reports that Americans spend 13 times more time cleaning than managing finances, averaging under 2 minutes daily on financial planning.

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The deduction stacks on top of other tax savings for seniors. Seniors need to understand the full implications of the new ...

Retirement gives us the chance to take stock of the life we’ve built, tidy up the details that matter and savor the people who matter even more.

For families with children, saving for college is one of the biggest financial challenges many of us face. And if it wasn’t difficult enough, the tax rules surrounding those savings can be confusing.

If you're in your first year of retirement, here's the 401(k) decision that new retirees regret the most. Too many people ...

If regular explanations of retirement concepts just aren't working, try a few pictures. If you put all the best minds in personal finance together and asked them to come up with a manual on money ...

But if Carl Richards was invited to the party — as he should be — the group might emerge with just a line drawing accompanied ...

I’m on top of the hill with a view in both directions,” reports John Kelly, whose animated short ponders life in retirement and the meaning of time.

A 401(k) can really boost your retirement savings. According to a new study, people who save for retirement with a 401(k) have significantly more savings than those who don't.

Automating your monthly contributions will help keep your retirement savings on track, and by selecting an index fund, you'll likely be less tempted to jump around from stock to stock or try to find ...