IRAs

Community property rules, how to divide 401(k)s and the nuances of QRDOs are just some of the specifics advisors should know.

Knowledge of ERISA, QDROs, DBAs and other retirement plans can avoid costly mishaps.

Working longer and taking on a part-time job are two of the simple strategies for seniors to curb the impact of a market correction. But there are other tips to consider as well.

The tax increases stem from lawmakers' failure to index the taxation on inflation, according to one expert.

Clients are advised to diversify their tax positioning when investing for retirement, one expert says. This can be done by contributing to three buckets: taxable, IRA (pretax) and Roth (posttax).

When your clients say they want to invest like celebrity billionaires, point out that they already have one thing in common — some years are good, some are bad.

For example, taxpayers should not panic about the new cap on state and local tax deductions.

Clients intending to set up a bank account or mutual fund for their child must consider various provisions.

Financial planners don’t have to be attorneys to help clients avoid high cost oversights

The biggest QCD question is whether it will be effective for a check not cashed by year’s end?