Retirement planning

A proposed Labor Department rule could ease the path for alternative investments in 401(k)s, but advisors may face new due diligence and communication challenges.

Long-term financial security isn't always served by capturing the biggest account assets. Here's how financial advisors can best serve divorcing clients.

With enhanced ACA subsidies gone, even a small income mistake can cost clients thousands.

Middle- and lower-income retirees face a growing gap between income and long-term care expenses, forcing advisors to rethink planning strategies.

A well-intentioned tax move can push retirees over a Medicare income threshold, leading to thousands in unexpected annual premiums. Here's how advisors avoid these costs.

Research shows that many investors fear policy changes could hurt their retirements, but these concerns often go unspoken with financial advisors, creating a planning gap.

A new SmartAsset study finds that retirement savings vary widely by state in 2026. See how your state ranks.

Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day — this year has three. We asked advisors to share their scariest stories of client mistakes.

Questions this season reflect confusion about 1099 income, new OBBBA deductions and retirement considerations, according to data from online expert platform JustAnswer.

New data from J.P. Morgan reveals how retirement expectations diverge from reality, and what that means for advisors helping clients navigate life after work.

The Pinpoint Policy Institute's public campaign against the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard reflects a mysterious phase of the ongoing debate on private investments in 401(k) plans.

Private equity in 401(k)s may face significant liquidity strains, reducing returns and complicating plan management, according to new Morningstar research.

President Donald Trump unveiled a federal plan offering government-backed retirement accounts with a $1,000 annual match for workers without employer-sponsored plans.

A new bipartisan bill would exempt retroactive Social Security payments from federal taxes, easing a surprise financial burden for millions of retirees.

More retirees are going back to work amid financial pressures and economic uncertainty, an AARP survey finds. Advisors weigh in on when "unretiring" makes sense.

The focus of retirement planning is shifting, according to Morningstar experts, moving away from simple saving toward bespoke decumulation strategies and guaranteed lifetime income solutions.

Medical inflation is projected to climb at double the rate of Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, leaving a growing number of retirees with a shrinking share of their benefits.

Missed IRA RMDs can cost clients thousands, Vanguard research shows. But financial advisors can help erase tax penalties and avoid future ones with a few key strategies.

Fixed-income ETFs are rapidly gaining popularity among advisors, driven by growing familiarity, diverse offerings and strong asset flows, new Cerulli research shows.

A new Morningstar study suggests managed accounts can significantly boost retirement wealth, particularly for younger workers and those currently managing their own portfolios.