Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the Executive Chairman of Diversified, a CFP and author. For most of your working years, the goal is straightforward. You ...

Many retirees are making plans for their future based on an outdated rule.

Most people plan for how much to save in retirement, not how they’ll spend it. Without a clear spending plan, even a well-funded nest egg can run dry faster than expected. Creating a retirement ...

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Learn about qualified retirement plans, their two main types—defined benefit and contribution—and the tax benefits they offer for both employers and employees.

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There's an emotional side to retirement planning that is often forgotten while you deal with the financial plan.

Heard of the hedonic treadmill? It's the reason why feelings of happiness can be short-lived. How you manage it can be the ...