If the rental properties provide a steady income and cover your basic expenses, consider paying off the mortgages to reduce your monthly costs and live off the income. Alternatively, you could invest ...

If you’re “medically retired” it means you’ve had to leave the workforce early due to a long-term or permanent disability. Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — ...

When sharing a retirement together, there should be room for both personal and joint dreams. Eleanor, a 67-year-old new retiree, has jumped into her retirement years with vigor. She has set her sights ...

Your golden years should be spent reminiscing about a life well-lived — filled with hard work, meaningful relationships and ...

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Question: I thought I'd be set, but my $3 million isn't buying the retirement I imagined. What should I do? If you’re sitting on a $3 million nest egg, it’s fair to say that you not only have more ...

Agnes P. saved every penny she could for retirement. Now at 79, she’s got more money than she knows what to do with, but fewer happy memories than she’d like. “I was so focused on saving that I forgot ...

If you and your husband just ended your careers at 67 with a $3.2 million nest egg, you should have the leeway to take a few ...