Retirement planning

A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day — this year has three. We asked advisors to share their scariest stories of client mistakes.

Questions this season reflect confusion about 1099 income, new OBBBA deductions and retirement considerations, according to data from online expert platform JustAnswer.

New data from J.P. Morgan reveals how retirement expectations diverge from reality, and what that means for advisors helping clients navigate life after work.

The Pinpoint Policy Institute's public campaign against the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard reflects a mysterious phase of the ongoing debate on private investments in 401(k) plans.

Private equity in 401(k)s may face significant liquidity strains, reducing returns and complicating plan management, according to new Morningstar research.

President Donald Trump unveiled a federal plan offering government-backed retirement accounts with a $1,000 annual match for workers without employer-sponsored plans.

A new bipartisan bill would exempt retroactive Social Security payments from federal taxes, easing a surprise financial burden for millions of retirees.

More retirees are going back to work amid financial pressures and economic uncertainty, an AARP survey finds. Advisors weigh in on when "unretiring" makes sense.

The focus of retirement planning is shifting, according to Morningstar experts, moving away from simple saving toward bespoke decumulation strategies and guaranteed lifetime income solutions.

Medical inflation is projected to climb at double the rate of Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, leaving a growing number of retirees with a shrinking share of their benefits.

Missed IRA RMDs can cost clients thousands, Vanguard research shows. But financial advisors can help erase tax penalties and avoid future ones with a few key strategies.

Fixed-income ETFs are rapidly gaining popularity among advisors, driven by growing familiarity, diverse offerings and strong asset flows, new Cerulli research shows.

A new Morningstar study suggests managed accounts can significantly boost retirement wealth, particularly for younger workers and those currently managing their own portfolios.

Kyle Busch's lawsuit against Pacific Life and his former insurance agent provides a window into potential issues around complexity, suitability and more in indexed universal life policies.

Plan sponsors show growing interest in private market investments for 401(k) plans, but regulatory uncertainty, fees and litigation risk continue to slow adoption, a Cerulli study found.

Financial advisors often urge clients to delay Social Security to maximize benefits, but new research suggests early claiming may be a rational choice for most households.

Popular retirement withdrawal strategies like the 4% rule assume a steady rate of spending for retirees. But new research from J.P. Morgan shows that premise is often disconnected from reality.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined how Trump accounts could be opened, managed and used for children's savings and future retirement. Here's what advisors should know.

The epic OBBBA tax law brings glad tidings to most families, but complacency can lead to costs for financial advisors and their clients.