Do you feel like your 401k is at ground zero? You're not alone.

Afraid to go back in the water? Despite recovering from abysmal lows, the stock market swoon has permanently changed how we think about the safety of our retirement assets. If you don't know your current risk capacity, you can't adequately prepare for the future. According to data from Employee Benefit Research Institute, the ...

From saving money on prescription drugs to finding free help for doing your taxes, use your phone line or go online to find valuable information just for you. We’ve gathered this list of resources for seniors for you to use.

Eleanor Blayney, Consumer Advocate for CFP Board, says there's no need to run from a young financial planner. It's tougher to build a long-term relationship with an advisor on the verge of retirement.

Tired of being broke? WeSeed suggests you learn to start paying yourself first, and you'll be surprised at the difference. Learn about automatic deductions and the value of saving early and often.

Simply put, an annuity is a retirement account with air bags. You invest one or more lump sums and in exchange you’re guaranteed a steady monthly check for a set number of years or for life.

Tom Lauricella offers insider tips on IRA and 401(k) withdrawal--something unfortunately relied on more and more during the economic downturn.

Ask these questions when looking for an annuity.

There are tradeoffs with any annuity.

Unlike a 401(k), IRA or SEP, you can contribute as much as you wish; your investment grows on a tax-deferred basis; and you can rest easy knowing you’ll receive monthly payments for the duration of your contract.