We want to retire in a few years, and have about $1 million saved. Should I move my money to a Roth, and pay off my $200,000 mortgage while I’m at it?

Dear MarketWatch,  I’m 64 and my husband is 62. We plan to work until he is at least 65, so three or four more years. We have about $1 million total in various accounts, but my own IRA has $400,000 in...

How to Retire With $5 Million

Even though $5 million is a significant sum, having a nest egg that size for retirement still requires that it be handled in a prudent manner. Here are several ways to make sure that such an amount co...

9 Signs You Are Not Financially OK to Retire

Being ready to retire means more than being ready to stop waking up at 6:00 a.m. to put in long hours at a job you’re not thrilled about. If it were that simple, most of us would retire at 25. W...

Retire Rich with NEAR Protocol (NEAR), STEPN Token (GMT), and Quitriam Finance (QTM)

Who wouldn’t want to retire wealthy and young with minimal effort? Well, currently cryptocurrency is being dubbed the way to do it.Three notable cryptocurrencies will be discussed here. Quitriam Finan...

Can You Retire at Age 55? Let’s Run the Numbers

Can I retire at 55? It’s a question you might be asking yourself if you’re hoping to make an early exit from the workforce. While normal retirement age for most people usually means 65 or older, early...

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?

Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire? Minimizing your expenses in retirement seems like a smart choice – especially if you can get rid of a large cost like your mortgage. Repaying your m...

Tyson Fury hints he will retire after knocking out Dillian Whyte

LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 23: Tyson Fury celebrates victory as referee Mark Lyson checks on Dillian Whyte after the WBC World Heavyweight Title Fight between Tyson Fury and Dillian Whyte at Wemble...

Why you should retire with more money than you need

I’m frequently asked some variation of this question: Can I afford to retire? The question seems simple, but it’s trickier than you might think. The simple answer is: It depends on how much you need f...

Have fun AND retire rich — a great tax-refund life hack

For the 100 million of you who will get a tax refund this year, the former head of retirement solutions at J.P. Morgan has a great and very simple idea. Don’t spend all your refund. And don’t save all...

As Speculation Mounts Whether Popovich Will Retire, Here Are Some Of The Few NBA Coaching Records He Has Yet To Achieve

Topline San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich, 73, gave no insight into whether he would be returning for his 27th NBA season this fall following the Spurs’ 113-103 loss to the New Orleans Pelic...

I’m 61, left my job due to medical reasons, and made $150,000 from the sale of my home. I’d like to work for at least another 5 years. Can I still retire? If so, how?

Dear Quentin, I recently sold my house and had to leave my job due to a medical issue that was easily resolved, and I am now fine. I have approximately $150,000 in my checking account from the sale of...

I’m 41, my partner is 50. We have $800,000 in retirement savings and make $250,000. We want to retire ASAP but know our money won’t last us our lifetimes – what can we do?

I love reading your responses to everyone’s retirement questions, but realized that I haven’t seen one that matches up closely to what I’m hoping to do. I am 41, and my partner is 50. We are both empl...

Opinion: How to retire well — even if you’re not rich

Unquestionably, the best time to retire is after you have saved up more money than you will ever need. But not everybody can do that. If you are one of those people, then this article is for you. In o...

Can I Retire at 60 With $300,000?

Can I Retire at 60 With $300,000 The short answer to this question is, “Yes, provided you are prepared to accept a modest standard of living.” To get an an idea of what a 60-year-old indiv...

How to Retire at 52: Step-by-Step Plan

Retire at 52 Many Americans dream of early retirement. It’s even the basis for movements like FIRE, which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. But if you want to retire as soon as 52...

More than 70% of savers are worried that inflation will affect their ability to retire

Inflation just hit its highest level in 40 years. Future inflation expectations have risen by a third in 12 months. And the federal government’s own “inflation protected” bonds, which were designed to...

Tom Brady Won’t Retire From NFL Without A Mighty Stiff Arm

TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 07: Tom Brady #12 of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers yells as he takes the field … [+] against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV at Raymond James Stadium on Februa...

Planning to retire? Don’t get hit with a surprise tax bill for this common mistake

How much of your salary is withheld from your paycheck affects what you receive, or owe, at tax time – with the wrong number selected, you could be in for quite a surprise.  Retirement Tip of the Week...

Ritch Allison explains decision to retire as Domino’s CEO, expresses confidence in successor

Domino’s Pizza outgoing chief executive Ritch Allison told CNBC that the company is in good hands with its new leadership. “I’m at the point in my life now where my wife and I are re...

Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) Q4 2021 earnings miss, CEO Ritch Allison to retire

An employee carries an order for a customer at a Domino’s Pizza restaurant in Detroit. Sean Proctor | Bloomberg | Getty Images Domino’s Pizza on Tuesday announced a C-suite shake-up and qu...

Go Ahead, Retire at 62 and Claim Social Security at 67. Your Benefit Will Climb.

Joni Hanebutt/Dreamstime.com Text size Have a question about saving for retirement or your personal financial situation? Whatever the question, Barron’s Retirement can try to help. Email retirement@ba...

Charles Barkley Plans To Retire From Broadcasting In Two Years

Topline TNT analyst and basketball Hall of Famer Charles Barkley said Tuesday he’ll likely retire as a panelist on Inside the NBA when his contract is up in two years, concluding a 24-year-run that ne...

How to Retire at 59: Step-by-Step Plan

Retire at 59 The 60s are probably the most common age that Americans retire during. Retiring at age 59 is a possibility, though, with some proper planning. For most people, once they’ve turned 59.5, t...

Can I Contribute to an HSA After I Retire?

can i contribute to an hsa after i retire A health savings account (an HSA) is a form of tax-advantaged retirement account designed for healthcare spending. You can make contributions to your account ...

How to Retire at 65: Step-by-Step Plan

Retire at 65 The age of 65 is the traditional time when people stop working and retire to live off the fruits of their labor. That doesn’t mean 65 is the ideal age for everyone to retire, though. In o...

How Much Do I Need to Retire?

A key part of retirement planning is to answer the question: How much do I need to retire? The answer varies by individual, and it depends largely on your income now and the lifestyle you want in reti...

How to Retire With $4 Million

Retire With $4 Million Everyone wants enough money waiting for them in retirement to live comfortably. But if you’re used to a certain lifestyle, you may need a bit more than the minimum amount. A nes...

Tom Brady Reportedly Set To Retire After 22 Seasons

Topline Legendary quarterback Tom Brady is retiring after 22 seasons playing for the New England Patriots and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to multiple news outlets that cited unnamed sources famili...

We’re in our 60s, my husband plans to work until he ‘drops dead’ and our medical bills are overwhelming – how can we retire like this?

My husband works for the county making approximately $55,000 a year but before that was in retail with earnings of only about $36,000. In 1996, our daughter was diagnosed with a life threatening incur...

Nascar Veteran Aric Almirola Set To Retire After The 2022 Cup Series Season

Aric Almirola announced he was joining Stewart-Haas Racing on Nov. 8, 2017, taking over the No. 10 … [+] car with Smithfield Foods. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Stewart-Haas Racing via Getty Images...

Three signs you’re ready to retire

Many people don’t have much choice about when they retire. Illness, job loss or caretaking responsibilities push them out of the labor force, ready or not. But some people have the opposite problem: T...

Retire On These 22 Dividend Stocks In 2022

Cheerful senior couple holding golden balloons shaped as numbers 2022, representing the upcoming New … [+] Year getty If you’re as nervous about the 2022 financial scene as I am, we should take ...