Retirement planning

“Concerns over the program's ability to pay promised benefits have been around for a long while, but they're heightened,” an expert says.

People born in 1960 could see a permanent cut in their benefits without action by policymakers, an expert warns.

I am advising some clients to ladder maturities to lock in more dependable tax-free income streams — especially for those in states with high income taxes, like California.

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Clients may consider rebalancing their portfolio more often to address asset allocation shifts as a result of the downturn.

Gauging any possible changes to their health insurance coverage is just one consideration they must address before they retire.

A rule designed to prevent simple deduction abuses brings significant complexity to planning.

For starters, they can use the windfall to pay off debt, shore up their HSAs and build a cash reserve.

The IRS now says some unwanted RMDs can be undone, eliminating the tax bill

For one, clients will owe taxes still on the distributions, unless they recontribute the money into the account within three years.

These direct payments are intended to provide direct assistance to American taxpayers who have lost wages, jobs or opportunities because of COVID-19. But there is some fine print.

“Traditionally, 401(k)s generally have some really good investment options that you wouldn’t be able to do on your own,” an expert says.

Market volatility brought on by the coronavirus pandemic may present a great time to invest, as many stocks are being sold at bargain prices.

From Roth conversions to QHFDs: The coronavirus pandemic is forcing difficult questions, and clients rightfully are looking for answers that advisors are uniquely suited to provide.

By extending their working years, seniors can see an increase in their Social Security payouts.

A revocable living trust is one way to reduce their estate taxes, however the law requires clients to sign the document in the presence of the notary.

Seniors should focus on what they can control — such as their reaction to market volatility and their long-term savings.

The passage extends the IRA contribution deadline and waives RMDs for 2020. Here’s what else financial advisors need to know.

In some cases, workers who have received severance pay have the option of investing the money for retirement and other long-term goals.