401(k)

One tip for younger clients is to create multiple income streams that are subject to varying tax treatments.

Failing to enroll in a health care plan and taking on a hefty student loan debt are just two of the most common blunders younger clients should avoid.

"A long life is wonderful, but it is also costly and a bigger drain on resources," an expert says.

Of all the end-of-year financial faults affecting workers, this one could cause them to end up working longer than they had intended.

Medicare savings programs, discounts on prescription drugs and rental assistance are a few ways retirees can lighten their load.

Vesting schedules applies to the type of money, not on the exact amount that was deposited, according to an expert.

Helping clients develop a solid investment strategy is an important step to help them survive market volatility.

Fund industry Darwinism should be seen as healthy and natural in a thriving — albeit brutal — market, an expert says.

Early and consistent saving may not be enough to safely leave the labor force for good.

With pensions gradually disappearing, more retirees will have to rely on 401(k)s.