In many states in the South and Midwest, lower housing costs make it possible to retire with $1 million or less.

In 2023, the average retiree age 65 or older spent just over $5,000 per month. The largest portion of that went toward housing. See how your spending compares.

One rule of thumb is that you'll spend 70%-80% of what you spent before retirement during retirement. Using the 4% rule, you can calculate how much you need to save in total.

Monthly income ETFs gain appeal as rate cuts reduce yields on bonds and cash alternatives. The JPMorgan Income ETF yields 5.67% with investment-grade bonds and active management focused on stability.

It should go without saying that investors who have been chasing income have had something of an unusual advantage over the last two years. With higher interest rates pushing up yields across bonds, ...

Premium income ETFs proved to be a major allocation theme in 2025 as investors sought downside protection and high yields in the face of market volatility and high interest rates. And advisors expect ...

JEPI offers an 8.2% yield with a 0.35% expense ratio using a covered call strategy. SDIV delivers a 9.6% yield by investing in the 100 highest-yielding equities globally. Both ETFs provide lower ...

These new properties will help grow its rental income, enabling EPR to continue increasing its dividend. It raised its payout by 3.5% earlier this year. Its strong investment rate this year positions ...

John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund is rated a Buy for income-focused investors seeking long-term, stable monthly distributions and capital appreciation. HTD trades at a -4.74% discount ...

A Boston suburb on Monday began sending payments through a guaranteed income program — triple the amount offered under a previous version. The Brookline Housing Authority (BHA) and Brookline Community ...

Cohen & Steers Closed-End Opportunity Fund pays a consistent monthly income and generates capital appreciation. Under the current macroenvironment, FOF can be a strong defensive play given its ...