401(k)

More than 25 million workers resigned and left at least one retirement account with their former employer between 2004 and 2013, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

In a stunning all-cash deal, every RIA is put on notice that the future is in digital wealth management.

The differences generally come down to investor eligibility and when taxes are paid, but that can have a significant impact.

Although annuities incur taxes and costs, clients "can invest the same amount into a diversified municipal bond portfolio and pay no taxes,” an expert says.

Clients have to change their retirement goals and strategies over the years, starting off heavily in stock allocation while in their 30s.

Clients who think they have lost their retirement assets are advised to seek help from the Labor Department or nonprofit pension counseling centers funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Fraudsters call seniors and get them to provide their Social Security number or pay a "processing fee" for the new Medicare card.

Seniors who are retired or approaching retirement are advised to weigh their options carefully before deciding on how much income to draw from their portfolio

It pays to review the differences between traditional and Roth IRAs.

The Roth IRA has very low contribution limits, while those in high-income groups may not qualify to contribute to the account.

Updated calculators and a leaner interface are intended to raise awareness of “retirement readiness.”

There can be substantial penalties for those who are late to sign up, but when exactly is that deadline?

Contributing $300 a month to a 401(k) over 40 years with an average 7% return will result in more than $700,000. So the benefits are there, but do your clients know the details?

The money manager is also offering pension and 401(k) plans that exclude firearms from employee retirement programs.

The retirement problem comes down to the fact that many people don't have access to a 401(k) plan. Here's one solution.

Clients are likely to miss their retirement targets if they are helping their children and loved ones more than what they can afford.

Retiring at a time when the market is down is the biggest risk that investors will face. Here’s how to minimize the impact of a market slowdown.

These funds can be expensive and may not be accurate in determining investors' risk tolerance, among other potentail downfalls.

Clients still have a few weeks to make deductible contributions to various retirement accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to reduce their 2017 tax liabilities.