When companies offer a pension, it's common to give retirees two options: collect the pension as a lifetime monthly payment ...

Whenever I hear about someone getting a pension from their job, I’ll admit — I feel a little jealous. Other than Social ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am passionate about pensions, recessions, IRAs and retirement. Recent changes by the IRS have perked up interest in companies ...

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If you're fortunate enough to have a pension at work, make sure you make the most of it. Having enough income in retirement is a primary concern for everyone approaching the end of their careers.

As the legendary financier Bernard M. Baruch once said, "now is always the hardest time to invest." This is especially true for families who receive an influx of cash after selling their business or ...

Dear Savvy Senior: In light of the stock market crashing, I’ve heard that Social Security offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I have not yet filed for my retirement ...

As an adviser, you want your clients to experience the best possible investing outcomes from one year to the next. One way to ensure they will see better results based on one specific metric is to ...

Several years ago, my previous employer offered former staff members a lump-sum pension buyout. We were given the option of receiving a steady monthly amount over the course of retirement or a ...

Most investors assume index funds will always deliver market-like returns. But when tracking error begins to rise, SIP ...