Spending your golden years on lush beaches watching the sun set over the ocean might not be a pipe dream after all - you just ...

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Fellenz, 81, a retiree who lives on a houseboat off the coast of southern Maryland. She is one of thousands of older Americans who have ...

There’s something timeless about waking up to the sound of waves and feeling the ocean breeze sweep through your home. For ...

The idea of settling down by a beach, golf course or other bucolic setting as a reward for a lifetime of hard work is so ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

Nobody wants to spend their golden years playing shuffle board or languishing in a nursing home. They want fun, social connections and endless activities whether they are a book worm or social ...

Living on portfolio income is living the dream. Although many retirees are woefully short on savings, some manage to kick off their golden years with plenty of money. But having a giant nest egg doesn ...

Cheryl Fellenz, 81, swapped her home for a houseboat in 2009 to cut expenses. Fellenz lives on $4,996 monthly from Social Security and a teacher's pension. She said the houseboat gives her close ...