The Simply Retirement Articles and Blog Posts

Retirement should be a time of relaxation and living a worry-free lifestyle. But that is not the reality for many older Americans whose retirement years turn into financial nightmares.

Knowing where you stand financially is the first step in determining whether or not selling your home is a good idea. Read on for other top considerations.

It only makes sense to give money to a charity if you are passionate about their cause. As a kind of ‘thank-you’, Congress and the IRS have built in some potential tax benefits for your donations, but only with careful planning can we realize these benefits. Learn the best ways for retirees to achieve their charitable goals.

More women are working and taking charge of their own retirement planning than ever before. Whatever your goal, you'll need a retirement income plan that's designed to support the retirement lifestyle you envision and help reduce the risk that you'll outlive your savings.

Did you know there is such a thing as having too much money during retirement? While it may not necessarily be a bad thing, it may mean you do need to worry about required minimum distributions (RMDs). Here's what you need to know about RMDs.

Whether you’re starting a career or approaching the end, here are the reasons why you should strategize retiring earlier than you might plan.