rodney brooks

A USA TODAY Money editor reveals the secrets of preparing for retirement, both financially and emotionally. 

This collection of columns and resources from Deputy Managing Money Editor Rodney Brooks offers advice for pre-retirees of any age as well as for people who have already drawn their last paychecks. It covers topics such as how much you need to save for retirement; advice from people who have vowed to never retire; how much you should withdraw from your nest egg every year; the biggest mistakes couples make; how to prepare better for health care costs without blowing through your nest egg; and the wisdom of raiding your retirement accounts to start that business you’ve dreamed about all your life.