Retirement planning

Seniors may consider working longer or relocating somewhere where their benefits are not subject to state taxes.

Why do advisors focus so heavily on planning for a lifestyle change that may never happen?

All artworks, racehorses, cars, and trading cards are not created equal, and not all “investment opportunities” are the best in their field.

Pre-retirees are encouraged to save aggressively and create a list of things they plan to spend their money on without remorse, an expert says.

Entrepreneur Abraham Okusanya explains in the latest episode of Financial Planning’s new In|Vest Podcast how he’s trying to help firms and planners tackle retirement distribution.

While it’s recommended they have at least three sources when they retire, just 6.8% of savers have done so, according to a report.

"Since no one has a crystal ball to predict what will happen, I advise saving money on both sides of the tax fence," an expert says.

While retirement readiness among Americans has improved in general, Gen Xers are struggling with housing, college and medical costs, a survey finds.

Relief comes as a result of the short notice firms were originally given to comply with the Secure Act, the agency says.

After developing a plan to cover their bills and emergency expenses, clients in a new marriage are advised to start working on their long-term goals.

Steady gains made in equity markets last year were "clearly a tailwind,” an expert says.

Nearly 48% of younger Americans feel they are not saving enough to secure their lifestyles after leaving the workforce, a report finds.

Retirement savers stand to gain more by investing their money instead of taking an interest-free reimbursement.

Salary increases can make long-term planning more complicated if investors boost their lifestyle instead of their savings, an expert warns.

Stock plunges can hurt more than some clients may know, due to their asymmetrical relationship with gains.

To reduce the risk of retiring early, seniors are advised to take on a part-time job or downsize to reduce expenses.

For years, I helped clients make choices that improved their happiness and work-life balance. Why wasn't I doing the same for myself?

While there are strategies to help reduce risk, clients should recognize the order of investment returns is crucially important, an expert writes.

Many pre-retirees leave the workforce sooner than anticipated as a result of various factors, such as job loss and illness.