Insurance

Workers from both generations share similarities — and financial pressures — when planning for retirement, writes an expert.

To secure retirement for both spouses, married clients need to determine their savings rate in their 401(k)s and take advantage of the employer's match.

The change would affect seniors who converted traditional accounts to Roth and paid taxes for the benefit of their heirs.

Deferred taxation on these retirement products, in part, depends on how their distributions are made.

They are triple-tax advantaged, but also introduce significant challenges — especially for life partners with multiple accounts.

The Secure Act will pave the way for expanded distribution channels, even as J.D. Power finds issuers lagging in measures of client satisfaction.

Setting up a tax-advantaged retirement account, automating contributions and reducing their overall expenses are a few strategies to get back on track.

Seniors hoping to begin retirement next year are advised to review their risk exposure, pay down their debt and save for additional health care costs.

One tip for younger clients is to create multiple income streams that are subject to varying tax treatments.

Medicare savings programs, discounts on prescription drugs and rental assistance are a few ways retirees can lighten their load.

Helping clients develop a solid investment strategy is an important step to help them survive market volatility.

With pensions gradually disappearing, more retirees will have to rely on 401(k)s.

Medical expenses for retired clients may be more predictable than expected, experts say.

The triple-tax savings and investment vehicle is underutilized, but can help clients save for upcoming healthcare expenses.

Certain financial moves could push their income above a certain threshold, potentially triggering an income-related monthly adjustment.

It's no exaggeration to say rock-bottom fees are an existential threat to many asset managers. However, technology could still save the day.

With tens of thousands of certificants affiliated with giant BDs, the documents required by the new standards are making their conflicts of interest plain as day.

Without a rollover, they can experience “untold impact to their plan for securing retirement," an expert says.

The RobustWealth and Wells Fargo acquisitions are boosting the firm’s technology and scale as firms of its type diverge on their approach to a changing industry.