Retirement planning

Out of about 76 million baby boomers in the United States, approximately 35 million of them lack any retirement savings and that statistic appears to be getting worse.

More retirees would delay Social Security if they had this option, which wouldn't cost the government anything, says a contributor; plus, three questions for nearly retired clients.

An advisor’s omission leads to a big reward for a client.

Client should consider their life expectancy and get a cash-refund policy so their loved ones can inherit the money in case they die before the payouts start.

To get a head start on the new rules, Janus Capital’s Matt Sommer suggests these smart moves.

Retirees should expect lower returns going forward, but the safety of bonds still warrants a place in their portfolios; plus, considerations before taking Social Security early.

The Labor Department finalized an amended version of its fiduciary rule, providing wealth management firms a lengthier timeline for implementation as well as more relaxed requirements for the best interest contract exemption.

Why some industry experts say long-term interest rates may soon reach historic lows; plus, will change come to the Social Security windfall elimination provision?

The timeline for implementation is extended, and proprietary products won’t be effectively banned.

Voices: Abuses in investment advice need to be stopped. But a law without teeth is worse than no law at all.