Employees in 401(k) plans are unable to retire as early as pension recipients, but not as later as one might think. 401(k) participants retire an average 15 months later than workers with traditional pensions, a new study finds.
Public-sector pensions are shifting more risk onto employees through hybrid designs, variable contributions and COLA changes, transforming retirement planning for millions.
The choice of buyer and the price get the most attention, but a possible merger of equals and the technology side of the transition could loom large in the strategy.
The Swiss wealth management giant says many of its U.S. clients now "largely rely on other banks for their everyday banking needs."
Nearly half of advisors are considering adding this service, according to the Financial Planning's October Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook.
Even with all the advancements in artificial intelligence in the past few years, Financial Planning's new research shows human connection remains at the center of advisors' work.
The Social Security Administration announced its cost-of-living adjustment for beneficiaries — a figure advocates say fails to address the reality for most seniors.
