Retirement Trends

A measure of the U.S. economy's health over the next six months increased in February from January, a sign that growth could be improving.

Technology companies are leading the U.S. stock market lower in early trading.

The Senate's No. 2 Democrat said Wednesday that he's preparing a plan to create a commission to study Social Security's fiscal problems and send a proposed solution to Congress for guaranteed votes in both House and Senate.

Fear of a revived debt crisis in Europe faded from the stock market Wednesday, freeing the Dow Jones industrial average to touch an all-time high.

Nearly 80 percent of Americans admit to making financial mistakes, including not saving enough for retirement.

A very small percentage of baby boomers are planning for how and when they will claim their Social Security.