Once my kids grew up, I could finally focus on myself and my career. I've now built a brand that inspires me, so I won't ...

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas responds to someone who is anxious and uncertain about how to prepare for ...

After being laid off at 58, she reexamined retirement myths and learned that cash flow matters more than hitting a magic ...

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One rule of thumb is that you'll spend 70%-80% of what you spent before retirement during retirement. Using the 4% rule, you can calculate how much you need to save in total.

The couple has $3M in savings plus $85K in annual teacher pensions that together exceed their projected spending needs. Upcoming major expenses include a $300K home upgrade and two weddings but their ...