Free retirement calculators sound appealing — but they may be the most expensive mistake you make in your retirement planning.

It’s been eight years since we last posted on the state of Social Security. Here’s an update, but it’s not great news…..

Buckle up — the calculation for a social security survivor’s benefit is complicated….

Here’s a tool to determine ahead of time that a surviving spouse will have enough income and savings to live comfortably throughout retirement.

Confused as to whether to convert traditional tax deferred assets like an IRA or 401(k) to a Roth IRA? Our app can provide the answer for FREE…

Market volatility can be equivalent to taking a left hook from a heavyweight prize fighter! Find out what not to do..

Looking for a “good” retirement calculator but don’t know what to look for? Here are 5 “must have” characteristics.

The long running bull market may be over. How secure is your retirement in a prolonged bear market?

You’ve headed the warnings from financial experts and saved money for retirement throughout your working years, but have you planned for these two potential retirement land mines?

There are a few skeptics regarding the usefulness of retirement calculators. The Relax Retirement Calculator resolves their concerns.

Throwing money at a financial problem usually doesn’t help — you’ll be better off by identifying and fixing the cause of the problem. Here are some suggestions…

Considering moving to another state due to retirement or a company transfer? Regional price parities can help you determine how your purchasing power will differ in your new state.

There’s no reason retirees should be afraid of the impact that state taxes may have on their retirement income. That’s because there are several “extra” exemptions and deductions that allow retirees to mitigate, and perhaps eliminate, state income taxes.

Why use “guesses” and “rules of thumb” when developing something as important as your financial retirement plan? Instead, use this tool to build an accurate, fact-based retirement plan you can have confidence in.

The economy has boomed for 10 years, the stock market has quadrupled, and real estate is soaring but the next recession may be right around the corner. Here’s how to get prepared for the next downturn.

Don’t waste valuable time trying to beat the market by picking individual stocks. Rather, just listen to Bogle and Buffett when planning for retirement.

Could Washington finally begin to address social security’s looming solvency problems? Recently introduced legislation provides hope, but don’t hold your breath…….

Don’t be complacent because the “headline” inflation rate remains low by historical standards. Instead, look below the surface to find the stealth inflation that could wreck your budget.

Baby boomers to millennials: Don’t be like us. We saved little during our working years and are now paying the price in retirement.

The Relax retirement calculator automatically calculates your social security income at any month or age.