Editorial Staff

79% of people supported raising the full retirement age to 68 from 67, according to a survey from the University of Maryland, which could reduce benefits even for those who wait until 70 to retire.

Clients are likely to overlook the possibility of portfolio failure, unexpected financial responsibility and health issues.

While some experts recommend annuitizing at least 25% of savings to generate guaranteed income in retirement, clients should weigh other options before making a decision.

The U.S. ranks poorly among 14 developed nations, with U.S. females having the shortest life spans and U.S. males the second shortest.

The one-size-fits-all approach may not suit everyone as circumstances vary. Investors may consider a managed account, plus a robo, which is an inexpensive alternative.

With the full retirement age increased, the advantages of waiting until age 70 have been somewhat diminished.

While workers are better off leaving their money in the plans, they’re allowed to make penalty-free withdrawals if it’s for out-of-pocket medical bills not covered by insurance.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

When advisers quit, banks lose revenue even when they hire replacements. The present value of that lost revenue averaged $2 million, according to a study by Kehrer Bielan.

92% of 401(k) participants are unaware of the fees they pay in their plans, creating the potential to lose a substantial amount of retirement savings

Retirees can hear different perspectives from other patients and learn more about their medical conditions.

Many Americans are facing bleak retirement prospects as a result of the current do-it-yourself retirement system.

Many pension plans are facing financial woes, with many of them reducing pension payouts to their beneficiaries.

Underestimating longevity is one of the blunders that clients should be careful not to make.

Planners share what they've been sending clients, colleagues and peers.

Clients should consider switching to a Roth IRA or Roth 401(k) as investment growth and distributions are not subject to tax.

Although clients pay taxes on the contributions they make, they can still expect tax savings as their money grows tax-free and future distributions are exempt from taxes.

Although retirement investors lose from the decline in bonds' value, they stand to gain from the rising payouts from 10-year Treasury bonds.

Whether clients are naughty or nice, the season provides a great opportunity to show them how much their business is appreciated.

The total retirement funds of 100 CEOs can match the combined nest eggs of 41% of U.S. households that saved the least for retirement.