Lee Conrad

The average fund posted a 12.6% annual gain compared to 7.6% for the S&P 500.

While the average savings in retirement accounts increased markedly in recent years, the amounts varied significantly by income levels, says an expert.

Health care costs are on the rise and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment isn't enough to keep up with the rising medical costs.

Clients should consider the next market downturn as an opportunity to invest in stocks that are "on sale."

The funds gained an average of 13.3% a year over the past decade, which began before the financial crisis.

Despite impressive aggregate numbers, the median value of a 401(k) account for someone 65 and over is about $60,000.

Seniors might get the policy again if they decided to drop it, but the rules "aren’t really super specific about what should happen in this situation,” one expert says.

As the Dow tops 23,000, remember the largest percentage drop in history.

Various measures of what constitutes cash can produce different analyses. This list uses net cash positions at the largest funds.

Investors can "make some real money trading, but you really have to know what you are doing,” says one advisor quoted in the article.

The bank, which has a focus on millennial investors, cited Cetera’s technology tools as a particular attraction.

Clients should not assume that Medicare will cover all their medical expenses, or that they'll see a decrease in their expenses after they retire.

Most retirees said they adapted to their situation of having limited retirement income and they have had few regrets, according to a survey.

The Equifax hack has prompted the Trump administration to look at ways to establish a safer technology to replace the existing Social Security number.

Frequent buying and selling increases expenses and taxes — are these solid three-year returns worth it?

Investing is far from simple once all the relevant aspects are considered – such as distribution and taxes. Advisor and retirement coach Holly Kylen discusses how advisors can educate and simplify the complex.

When the markets post 10% returns, everyone feels great. So why do investors only glean a small portion of those gains?

Nearly two-thirds of future and recent retirees are worried there will be cuts to the program under the Trump administration. And an even greater percentage think that it needs to change.

Owning a home can bring tax benefits, as well as equity that can be used to create an income stream, but in some cases a rental can be a better deal for retirees.

Some consumer advocates worry that this will negatively affect small businesses and middle- and low-income Americans.