But you do need to make the right moves at the right time – which means you might want to start a “retirement countdown” well before you draw your final paycheck. What might such a countdown ...

A lump sum invested in an IRA may provide a higher return than an annuity, but you also risk outliving your money (see Countdown to Retirement: Plan Your Exit Strategy). Profit and prosper with ...

They’re looking more attractive. Hold off on that retirement celebration. Instead, begin a four-year countdown and look forward to a retirement that will allow you to comfortably enjoy your ...

When you've spent many decades in the workforce, being one year away from retirement might almost not feel real. But if you're beginning that final countdown, it's important to make the most of it.