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Annuities earn a lot of press, much of it skeptical. But they can be an important part of your financial picture, if you know what you're getting into.

Learn About the Types of Annuities

Most people are now likely to spend as much as a third of their lives in retirement. Are you financially prepared?

If You Plan to Live Longer, Better Save More

Psychology can play a major role in whether or not you succeed in meeting your retirement savings goals. Which of these lies do you tell yourself?

4 Lies You Tell Yourself About Saving for Retirement

In his debut piece for Dentist's Money Digest, blogger and anesthesiologist Physician on Fire shares the main reasons he's planning to retire early.

The 5 Best Reasons to Retire Early

All of us pay fees to our financial advisors and 401(k) plan administrators. But how much do those fees total over time? Comedian John Oliver decided to find out.

HBO's John Oliver Offers a Painful Lesson on 401(k) Fees

If you're getting to that point in your career where you begin to see retirement on the horizon, you need to take a moment and gauge whether you've got the right pieces in place to succeed in your post-career life.

Nearing Your Retirement Date? Take Stock Now

As you plan for retirement, you'll need to set a series of expectations about what kind of money you'll have and what kind of lifestyle you'll need to fund. However, it's also important to expect the unexpected.

3 Surprise Expenses That Can Derail Your Retirement

A new study from Bankrate looked at how much seniors are living on versus how much working-age adults earn. The data suggest most Americans will face financial hurdles in retirement.

47 of 50 States Have a Major Retirement Problem, Study Finds

The sooner you start thinking about an your retirement and exit from practice, the more options you'll have, according to an expert in the field.

Start Early When Planning Your Dental Practice Exit Strategy

How prepared you are financially may be a big determinant of how satisfied you are with your post-career life, but it will not by a long shot be the only factor. And just like with financial planning, there are things you can do now to prepare yourself for life after retirement.