Social Security

Just 27% say they expect to have saved enough by the time they retire.

Plans can quickly deteriorate as a result of poor planning and inaccurate assumptions about the future.

Pre-retirees expect their annual health-related expenses to top $7,000 once retired, however the actual cost can be much more.

Savings in mutual funds, annuities and other products from banks are not covered by insurance.

To bridge the gap between employer coverage and Medicare eligibility, retirees face a number of daunting choices.

Health savings accounts offer triple tax benefits, allowing clients wiggle room to save for rising health care costs.

Parents are advised to take advantage of charitable and nonprofit support programs when preparing for the future of a special needs child.

Chances are high that one or both parents who have left the workforce ahead of their full retirement age are still working out of necessity.

To correctly identify their risk tolerance, clients must not only understand how to react to risk, but also how the market environment and investment experience have impacted them.

Age discrimination, unpredictable life shocks and involuntary retirement casts serious doubt on the “work longer” thesis.

Clients adding investments other than target-date funds to their 401(k) or 403(b) could potentially hurt their bottom line.

Do your clients have their ducks in a row?

“The big issue here is being able to maintain your standard of living,” an expert says.

The next generation can assist loved ones with applying for financial assistance, reducing expenses and developing a financial plan.

The more involved in designing a comprehensive plan alongside an advisor, the better prepared couples will be, an expert says.

Many clients are “denying themselves today for fear of what could happen tomorrow,” an expert says.

Aside from cutting spending and contributing to a Roth account, investors are also advised to sock away at least 10% of their annual earnings.

These clients will need bigger savings than other age groups to fund a longer retirement horizon, according to a study.

The cost of health care before retirement is inherently more volatile than after, according to an expert.

Seniors are advised to combine multiple tax-deferred accounts, such as traditional IRAs and 401(k)s.