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For Vanguard founder John Bogle, the "tyranny of compounding costs" makes the difference between investors who win and others who lose.

Retirement may begin with a choice between starting benefits or taking distributions.

Commission staffers are probing how broker-dealers are handling ETFs and the extent to which investors understand the risks of the funds.

The new rules were developed in consultation with the SEC, the Labor secretary adds.

These smart strategies can reduce the amount of income subject to the tax, says Samuel A. Donaldson, professor of law at Georgia State University College of Law.

About 42% of people will need some nursing home care — but long-term care insurance will pay only a tiny portion of the cost.

Mercer Advisors turned to channel partners for referrals and made a valuable business-model change.

Why Roth IRAs make great presents for loved ones on their way out of college. Plus, reporting RMDs to charities in client filings.

Three weeks after the broker killed himself, the firm agreed to a confidential settlement with his wife for an undisclosed amount.

Buying a home is generally considered better than renting, but some retirees may find the opposite is true in their situations.