Lee Conrad

Mutual fund costs have fallen to 48 basis points in 2016 from 77 basis points in 2000 for plan participants, according to data from Investment Company Institute.

Rents have increased an average of 3% annually over the 14-year time period of the study, while incomes have declined .1% annually.

They have time on their side, but compounding won’t work if they’re all in cash.

For some couples, the fact that they have been drifting apart could be masked by the attention devoted to their careers or raising a family.

Whether the husband takes reduced benefits has no impact on the spousal rate, although it could effect potential widow's benefits, according to a Social Security expert.

Which wirehouse offers advisors the most freedom? Which offers the least? And when should advisors shun the channel and break away?

Muni funds should become more attractive under the new tax laws, say market observers.

It's been a tough year for bank wealth management, but these bosses kept their advisors on track and boosted business along the way.

Here we present the program managers who topped the list in each metric used to determine the main Top 25 ranking.

A recent report from Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee says that Social Security is being threatened, and the federal government should consider modernizing and enhancing the program.

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

Many people expect to collect more than they actually will, which can prompt them to retire and file for benefits early and, in turn, reduce their actual payouts.

While seniors are often encouraged to lead an active lifestyle in retirement, too much activity may do more harm than good, according to one professor.

Elderly clients should make sure they have enough fixed-income in their retirement portfolios to spin off cash to cover the gap between income and expenses until the market recovers.

These retirement funds may all look alike, but can be very different when it comes to returns, asset allocation and expenses.

Advisors may be upset due to the high-handed attitudes of the larger firms, but pulling down six zeroes a year can offset a lot of irritation, says On Wall Street’s annual recruiters roundtable.

Even if a client does not use the triple tax advantage of these accounts, the benefits are still valuable.

The firm was defined by a culture of “no, no, no,” a top headhunter says as part of On Wall Street’s annual recruiters roundtable.

See what the Social Security Administration considers part of the "5 things every woman should know" about the program.

Are the recent declines in tech just some high-flying stocks coming back to earth, or a turning point for the sector?