Retirement planning

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

Ways the DoL's new fiduciary plan is expected to directly affect advisors; plus, how clients can contribute to a Roth IRA if they're already retired.

The benefits will have no impact on their former spouse's retirement benefits; plus, what clients need to know about their IRAs.

It has ramifications for generations, but few investors may be prepared to confront it.

Advisors should focus on key questions to best estimate how much retirement savings a client really needs.

Many young people procrastinate when it comes to saving, which greatly reduces the growth opportunity from compounding; plus, what clients need to know when they inherit an IRA.

Spending in retirement often declines over the years so clients should reduce their withdrawal rates instead of using a fixed approach; plus, the misconception that can sabotage your client's retirement.

A handful of numbers can help determine the best withdrawal rate for clients.

When the market gyrates, use these tactics to keep them focused on the bright side.