Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. If you’re contemplating early retirement before Medicare ...

Roughly half of Americans have life insurance. Fewer people own policies that will last beyond their current jobs. Is that a bad thing?

Living comfortably during your golden years heavily depends on your ability to set up sources of retirement income that will augment modest Social Security payouts. Establishing retirement funds such ...

Your best choice depends on your budget, time frame and investing needs Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance staff writer at Buy Side. Edited ...

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Both Roth IRAs and life insurance policies can provide access to tax-free income in retirement. Roth IRAs have income limits, and gains generally can’t be accessed without penalty before age 59½. The ...

Learn how whole life works, the types of policies and who can benefit from this permanent life insurance Written By Written by Insurance Staff Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Kimberly Lankford is an insurance ...

Retirement is the perfect time to simplify your life — and that includes your insurance. But knowing which policies to keep, drop or tweak isn’t always obvious. Some coverage becomes less necessary ...

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