Retirement planning

A vast majority of plan sponsors say that actively managed funds can beat the market, according to a new BlackRock survey. Research suggests otherwise.

Older Americans hold a higher allocation of stocks than they would like, according to the Center for Retirement Research. Researchers say that could be a positive, though not all advisors agree.

The Milliman 2025 Retiree Health Cost Index reveals that a 65-year-old couple may need up to $388,000 for medical expenses in retirement.

With retirement pressures mounting, Gen Xers and baby boomers are increasing IRA contributions in a bid to catch up, according to a new Fidelity study.

Rising health care and long-term care costs are reshaping retirement planning. Advisors need to know how the landscape is shifting for retirees.

From aggressive tax strategies to early retirement, well-intentioned decisions can unintentionally reduce Social Security benefits. Advisors highlight four major pitfalls that can impact clients' retirement income.

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act opened HSA access to millions, but big gaps remain. Here's what financial advisors need to know.

A new bipartisan bill has the potential to significantly decrease the number of retirees who deplete their savings due to long-term care expenses, according to Morningstar researchers.

Seventeen Democratic state officials urged major asset managers to prioritize long-term risks like climate change, rejecting Republican efforts to curb ESG investing.

Customer satisfaction with Medicare Advantage plans is down, according to a new survey from J.D. Power. But some financial advisors say zero-premium plans remain a lifeline for cash-strapped seniors.

Retired women find themselves leaning on Social Security as a primary source of income at greater rates than men, according to new research from the Transamerica Institute. Financial advisors say that has significant implications for retirement planning.

At 42, an Idaho store clerk dreams of retiring by 55. His ultra-frugal freegan lifestyle could make it happen, but advisors have one major concern.

As major insurers reduce Medicare Advantage benefits and exit markets, retirees face higher costs and limited options. Advisors need to understand the implications for retirement planning.

Private assets promise potentially greater returns and more diversification for investors, but financial advisors say their opaque and illiquid nature makes them less than ideal for most 401(k) plan participants.

Many retirees mistakenly believe Medicare will cover all their medical costs, but new Fidelity research reveals that even without long-term care, routine health care expenses can add up to tens of thousands of dollars.

Between new senior tax deductions and fast-approaching funding shortfalls, it has been a turbulent few months for Social Security.

Weathering retirement planning storms isn't about numbers, as a pilot turned financial advisor discovered after the '07 crash.

The move could impact future studies on retirement trends, policy and aging in America.

A rise in gray divorce presents distinct planning challenges for advisors. A majority of married Americans say that a divorce would derail their retirement plan, a new Allianz Life study found.

A vast majority of Americans yet to enroll in Medicare say they're worried about whether the program will be there for them, according to a new survey from Retirable and eHealth.