Retirement

Companies are changing their product lines to meet the needs of baby boomers, and many are providing new educational opportunities to help customers prepare for a safer future.

The Republican-led House Budget Committee approved a $3.5 trillion budget for 2012 on Wednesday that was hailed by its GOP authors as an end to a federal spending binge but savaged by Democrats as an assault on retirees and the poor.

Near retirees (aged 55-64) represent 23 percent of new entrepreneurs in America.

The Congressional Budget Office says future retirees could pay more for health care under a new House Republican budget proposal.

AXA Equitable's video series uses interviews with real people to explore retirement preparedness issues.

To cut more than $4 trillion over the next decade, House Republicans propose major changes to Medicare and Medicaid. VIDEO: Rep. Paul Ryan previews 2012 budget