While millennials and first-time buyers receive a lot of attention in today’s housing market, baby boomers and Gen Xers over 55 make up 25% of the U.S. population. The 55+ cohort is a powerful group ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jamie Gold writes about wellness design and related housing topics. The modern 55 and older homebuyer isn’t looking to sit all day ...

A common guideline for 55-year-olds suggests allocating 55% to stocks and 45% to bonds. The 4% withdrawal rule assumes a portfolio can sustain 4% annual withdrawals for 30 years. Target-date funds ...

Average retirement savings fall well short of most people's goals. There are a lot of opportunities to boost savings in your 50s and 60s. Beating the average requires doing above-average things. The ...

Turning 55 can be a wake-up call when it comes to planning for retirement. Many Americans of that age find their 401(k) balances falling short. Even if retirement feels out of reach, there is still ...

The average American household thinks it needs nearly $1.3 million to retire comfortably. Unfortunately, most Americans approaching retirement aren't anywhere close to that number. While workers have ...