401(k)

Investing in tax-advantaged accounts and automating contributions are a few strategies that could help.

The right toolkit can help clients accomplish their dreams and ease the financial burden on their loved ones.

To build their wealth, retirement savers are advised to take advantage of tax-advantaged plans including 401(k)s and IRAs.

With millennial and Gen Z clients expected to have longer lives than their parents, securing an effective retirement horizon can have its challenges.

Taxpayers face a 5% penalty if they fail to meet the deadline.

Pre-retirees expect their annual health-related expenses to top $7,000 once retired, however the actual cost can be much more.

The potential move would follow Vanguard's pilot run of a new digital-only platform tailored to retail clients.

The $42 billion RIA buys a low-fee 401 (k) provider.

Nearly three in four defer medical treatment, get suboptimal care to avoid deductibles or skip appointments to sidestep a bill.

Chances are high that one or both parents who have left the workforce ahead of their full retirement age are still working out of necessity.

Clients are advised place a deeper focus on their life goals when developing a strategy to retire.

If they fear a sharp downturn, seniors may want to avoid locking up their retirement accounts in long-term bonds.

Seniors who negotiate for such an arrangement should consider their finances, flexibility and mutual benefits.

Those leaving the workforce before 65 need more cost-effective places to live.

Underestimating their needs, many make decisions that are suboptimal or worse.

Age discrimination, unpredictable life shocks and involuntary retirement casts serious doubt on the “work longer” thesis.

Advisors may need to alert clients as to when these checks will be taxable.

Clients adding investments other than target-date funds to their 401(k) or 403(b) could potentially hurt their bottom line.

With the net unrealized appreciation, workers can roll some employer stock into a taxable brokerage plan.

To make the most of their savings, workers should start funding their accounts as early as possible.