Planning for retirement is a long-term strategy, but sometimes carefully laid plans go awry. If you're facing an earlier retirement than you planned, it can feel overwhelming. So what are your next ...

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.

Quick Read Investing 35% in retirement prevented saving for a home down payment before the husband retires in 7 years.

I am 57 years old and hope to work full-time for about five more years, then work part-time until age 65 (mostly for healthcare). My part-time income would be supplemented by my investments, which ...