Retirement planning

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.