Retirement planning can feel complicated and time-consuming, but if you’re hoping to lead a certain lifestyle in your golden years — or whenever you choose to leave the workforce — it’s also vital.

Most retirement advice is written for people who make six figures or more. But what about the middle-class families earning $50,000 to $100,000 who make up the backbone of America? They need a ...

A new Transamerica report highlighted the middle class's concerns about retirement. It said that 39% of respondents were concerned Social Security benefits would be reduced or depleted. They're also ...

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- More than six in 10 people in the American middle class cite enjoying life (63%) and being healthy and fit (61%) as top priorities in life, according to ...

Joel Barjenbruch is a firm believer in the pursuit of knowledge and being a lifetime student, and he finds it crucial to leverage his studious mind in aiding his community. He has transformed this ...

It’s a win-win for the middle class to consider retiring in the South. These states offer great weather, plenty of recreational activities and a relatively low cost of living for your retirement years ...

ROCKFORD — Citizens entering retirement may have difficulty accommodating to new life circumstances, such as living alone, or losing a loved one. Rock Valley College is coming up on its 30th ...

If you enjoy the many classes that are planned for Learning in Retirement members each semester, you owe thanks to the LIR Curriculum Committee. The committee works not only to offer classes that are ...

Six lucky Learning in Retirement members won attendance prizes at the Summer Membership Meeting on July 16. The prizes are vouchers that members can redeem for classes they are interested in taking ...