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The Iran War and Your Retirement Portfolio: 7 Things to Review Now

The Iran War and Your Retirement Portfolio: 7 Things to Review Now

With markets swinging on geopolitical news, Morningstar's retirement expert says near-retirees may actually need to take action – not freeze.

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The 1% Paycheck Tweak That Could Be Worth Six Figures in Retirement

The 1% Paycheck Tweak That Could Be Worth Six Figures in Retirement

Fidelity research shows that increasing your retirement contribution by just 1% of your salary could add tens of thousands to your nest egg over time.

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The Retirement Income Strategy Most People Have Never Considered

The Retirement Income Strategy Most People Have Never Considered

A Singaporean property consultant says the retirement gap is wider than most households realise – and that property, used right, can help close it.

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3 Quiet Financial Decisions That Built Multimillionaire Retirements

3 Quiet Financial Decisions That Built Multimillionaire Retirements

Two retirees who reached multimillionaire status share the three decisions that mattered most – and none of them involve a secret investment trick

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Save for Freedom, Not Retirement: Why the Old Model Is Broken

Save for Freedom, Not Retirement: Why the Old Model Is Broken

Research shows full retirement can harm health and finances. Here's why you should save for freedom and flexibility – not idleness

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Index Funds Won't Cover Retirement: BlackRock's New Warning

Index Funds Won't Cover Retirement: BlackRock's New Warning

Retirees need income generation, not just growth. Why sequence-of-returns risk matters more than fees – and how to build safer withdrawals

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Life Expectancy Changes Force Complete Rethink of Retirement Planning Rules

Life Expectancy Changes Force Complete Rethink of Retirement Planning Rules

The 4% rule assumed 15-20 year retirements. Many retirees now face 30-35 years. Here's what needs to change when your money has to last twice as long

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Why Financial Resolutions Fail by February: The Wrong Foundation Problem That Keeps You Stuck

Why Financial Resolutions Fail by February: The Wrong Foundation Problem That Keeps You Stuck

Singapore finance blogger Dawn Cher explains why "save more" never works and reveals the overlooked secret that makes good money habits stick without willpower

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What Is a Good Monthly Retirement Income in 2026? The $5,000 Question Most Retirees Get Wrong

What Is a Good Monthly Retirement Income in 2026? The $5,000 Question Most Retirees Get Wrong

Bureau of Labor Statistics says retirees spend $5,000 monthly, but financial experts recommend 70-80% of your pre-retirement income – here's how to actually get there.

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Why Retirees Are Prioritizing Dividend Income Over Portfolio Size in 2026 – And Why It Actually Makes Sense

Why Retirees Are Prioritizing Dividend Income Over Portfolio Size in 2026 – And Why It Actually Makes Sense

After 2022's brutal downturn, retirees discovered that $48,000 in annual dividends feels a lot more stable than watching a $1.2 million portfolio drop to $1 million

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"I Love My Parents But I Can't Afford to Be Their Retirement Plan": The Sandwich Generation's Financial Crisis

"I Love My Parents But I Can't Afford to Be Their Retirement Plan": The Sandwich Generation's Financial Crisis

60% of Asian parents see children as their retirement safety net. Here's how to balance filial duty with financial survival

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Is 57 Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement? Dave Ramsey Says No – Here's the Math

Is 57 Too Late to Start Saving for Retirement? Dave Ramsey Says No – Here's the Math

Why starting late doesn't mean starting from zero and how $7,500 annually for 20 years could still build a seven-figure nest egg