Retirement planning

Having missed out on yesterday's pensions and today's 401(k) features, the latchkey generation is woefully unprepared for retirement. Here's how advisors can help.

In ways big — e.g., Donald Trump's reelection — and small — e.g., a slight reprieve for Social Security's trust fund — 2024 was a turning point for American retirement. Here's what happened.

Even among retirement-age Americans, many nest eggs are almost empty, according to an alarming new study by GOBankingRates.

Health care costs. Student loans. Domestic abuse. Are retirement plans addressing too many problems at once?

Health care advisory experts can secure substantial financial benefits for HNW clients while providing a value-added service for wealth managers and family offices.

The inheritance expected from baby boomers to younger Americans keeps getting bigger. One research group's estimate is already 45% higher than it was three years ago.

Six out of 10 retirees leave the workforce earlier than they planned, according to a new Transamerica study. Here's why — and how advisors can help.

Not every investor is expecting a Trump boom. Some expect a crash. How should they adjust their finances — if at all?

A government watchdog reports that Labor Department regulations haven't made much of an impact on the levels of disclosure and comprehension.

Two new ETFs, the FIRE Funds Wealth Builder ETF (FIRS) and FIRE Funds Income Target ETF (FIRI), cater to the growing FIRE movement.

In 2025, premiums for Medicare Part B will grow twice as fast as Social Security benefits — and those premiums are deducted straight from the checks.

Financial advisors, tax professionals and their clients will need to make careful planning decisions about claiming Social Security benefits and starting distributions.

A complex mixture of new or expiring laws, intersecting retirement planning questions and the threat of so-called stealth taxes could add up to a highly beneficial strategy.

The adjustments reflect how inflation is slowing down and upcoming changes to the rules based on the Secure 2.0 Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

The amount individuals can contribute to 401(k)s in 2025 has increased by $500 to $23,500, but the IRA limit remains $7,000.

The first Secure Act was a "game-changer for IRAs and Roth IRAs," according to a retirement expert. Here's the compelling case for paying taxes sooner.

With inflation figures falling, retirees can expect a 2.5% increase in 2025. Here's how planners are guiding clients through the impact of that slight bump.

According to a recent Cerulli study, more than half of retired 401(k) participants say Social Security is their primary source of income. At the same time, only 6% of millennials predict they will rely on those funds when they finish their careers.

Do you have three buckets handy?

The Goldman Sachs 2024 Retirement Survey & Insights Report found that while competing priorities affected workers' ability to save, having a plan in place helped clarify goals and the grit required to meet them.