Latest articles by Jane Bennett Clark
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Phasing In and Out of Retirement
Making Your Money Last Instead of stopping work cold turkey, more seniors are transitioning into retirement by switching to less-demanding jobs and more flexible work schedules.
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Beware Financial Sales Pitches That Come With a Free Meal
retirement The presenter mentioned that he sells annuities. He encouraged us to make an appointment for a free one-on-one consultation.
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The Best 529 College-Savings Plans
529 Plans State 529 plans usually trump other options. The right one for you depends on what kind of investor you are.
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How Much You Really Need to Retire
retirement You may be better prepared than you think. We help you find out where you stand.
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How Much You Really Need to Retire
retirement Spending on food drops in retirement, not because retirees are eating less but because they have more time to shop and compare prices.
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Making It in the Middle Class
Making Your Money Last If you’re feeling the financial squeeze, you’re not alone. See how one family is rising to the challenge.
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Bridging the Income Gap
retirement Of all the possible strategies, the idea of working longer and saving less appeals to me the most.
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Work Longer and Prosper
Making Your Money Last Staying on the job a few extra years can deliver a more secure retirement.
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5 Steps to Retire When You Want
retirement Our five-step plan will help you choose your timetable and get you there on schedule.
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6 Lessons for Success in Small-Claims Court
Making Your Money Last Going to small-claims court makes sense if you have a grievance you can’t resolve.
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Retirement Planning: The Benefits of Working Longer
retirement Staying in the workforce provides a social outlet and boosts your nest egg.
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Retirement Planning: How One Couple Retired Early
retirement Maxing out retirement-plan contributions and maintaining a diversified portfolio helped these retirees build a well-funded nest egg.
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Close the Bank of Mom & Dad
spending Spending too much on your kids now could mean they'll end up having to support you later.
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When to Sign Up for Medicare
insurance As you approach 65, explore your choices and pay attention to deadlines.
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FAQs on Our Rankings of Private College Values
College Rankings Here are answers to your questions about how we pick the schools on our list.
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Putting Retirement Health Costs in Context
insurance First, consider that any cost projected out over several decades is bound to look daunting.
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Make Your Money Last
Making Your Money Last To make sure your retirement nest egg goes the distance, you need growth as well as income. Rule number one: Don't dump stocks.
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Fill the Gaps in Your Retirement Income
Making Your Money Last Reverse mortgages and longevity insurance will be critical.
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Test-Drive Your Budget
Budgeting Try out your spending plan before you give up your paycheck.
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The Benefits of Aging in Place
retirement Local leaders are recognizing the benefits of providing services that allow people to stay in their homes and communities.
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6 Costly Retirement-Saving Setbacks – and How to Overcome Them
retirement When life takes a toll, here's how to brighten your prospects.
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6 Costly Retirement-Saving Setbacks
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What's Your Retirement Number?
retirement The quick-and-dirty formulas are meant to motivate you to save more.
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How to Reach Your Retirement Target
retirement Start saving early and let compounding work on your behalf. Otherwise, you may need to stay on the job longer.
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