Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Host of the Retire Sooner podcast and CFP™ practitioner. Happiness may be subjective, but with multiple studies suggesting ...

Joan Madden-Ceballos, a 65-year-old health care administrator, has a working life in California many would envy. Her work is flexible, fulfilling, and something she enjoys going back to day after day.

As Americans near retirement age, Fed data highlight wide gaps in who has savings and how much they’ve accumulated.

A $150,000 retirement savings balance isn’t huge for someone who’s 55. Before you panic, see how much you can reasonably save during the tail end of your career. Talk to a financial advisor about ways ...

Editor's Note: "Retirement Savings on Track? How Much You Should Have by 50 and 55" is part of an ongoing series on getting your retirement on track by age. The second story is "Retirement on Track?

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Retiring at 55 can feel like crossing a finish line, but ...

Either way, this is a good moment to check up on your retirement readiness by comparing your savings to your peers'. Can you retire early? Take this quiz and find out. According to data from the ...