Retirement planning

Deferred–tax retirement accounts’ required mandatory distributions might prompt this unwelcome scenario.

A group of independent advisors want to show educators they have other options for managing their finances than costly products from insurance firms.

Some think they should if it interferes with their retirement plans, but others say it isn’t their place.

Clients’ health concerns may trigger a re-assessment of retirement plans and raise a wide array of emotional and financial questions

Advisors who highlight fee transparency gain an advantage.

When clients face financial responsibility for aging parents and children at the same time, they often lose focus on their own retirement needs.

Working longer and deferring account withdrawals is a great untapped strategy with no downside.

Advisors can help clients ease into retirement by following five steps.

The speed of converting funds from a traditional to a Roth IRA depends on the tax implications, as well as the client’s age, health, need of funds and estate planning considerations.

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