401(k)

One way for clients to avoid or minimize their capital gains tax is to hold investments in tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k) plans.

Firms must ensure that best interest practices are part and parcel of every investment deal.

401(k) plans in small companies are a "blue ocean opportunity" for advisers.

Early withdrawals from retirement investments can trigger a hefty penalty.

Many workers think hey are not allowed to contribute to a 401(k), a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA in the same year, which is untrue.

Retirees on Social Security can expect the government to garnish a portion of their benefits if they fail to make student loan payments.

Clients should consider moving to a state that does not tax ordinary income, Social Security benefits or pension payouts.

First-time home buyers can withdraw as much as $10,000 from a Roth account without paying taxes and penalties if the account is at least five years old.

The move to reintroduce legislation that seeks to adjust the cap on Social Security wages and to raise the payroll tax is a step in the right direction in fixing the program's solvency woes, says expert.

Moving investments into these accounts may optimize returns and boost savings. Plus, know your IRAs and the impact of Trump's proposals on income brackets.