Employee benefits

The number of accounts with $1 million or more increased to 150,000 in the fourth quarter of 2017 from 93,000 recorded in the same quarter the year before.

Retirees are advised to step back to get a better perspective and then review their asset allocation in their portfolio.

Investors are advised to liquidate some assets or transfer them to certificates of deposit and money market funds.

As long as their earnings won't exceed the limit set by the Social Security Administration, they will not lose their benefits.

Claiming above-the-line tax write-offs doubles the standard deduction.

Moving to a retirement community is a great option for seniors if they don't have enough support from family and friends and they have a sizeable nest egg to finance such an arrangement.

Solid financial planning is a key component in helping demystify these government programs.

Another blockbuster announcement from the online retail giant stirs more debate about its future plans for the financial industry.

Younger employees could be too confident in the abilities of automated retirement investment tools, study finds.

A more comprehensive approach to low-cost investing could save thousands for retirement age clients.

Personal income is not subject to state taxes in Alaska, Florida and five other states, while 31 states do not impose taxes on Social Security benefits.

Clients may consider changing their business structure under the new law.

Investors are starting to take money out of their 401(k) accounts—despite taxes and penalties involved—assuming it will be replaced as markets continue to surge upward.

Despite questions about the hastily cobbled legislation, there's some consensus as to what advisors and their clients can do now to avoid unpleasant surprises.

A data firm and a hospital network are betting that advisors can utilize precise cost forecasts for clients' health needs.

Retirees living overseas can still claim Social Security benefits, but they must see if their country of residence requires them to have a local bank account.

Retirees should consider that state laws may differ on who may be legally recognized as a beneficiary's spouse and thus whether their partner would be entitled to spousal benefits.

While the funds are ideal for certain people, they don't address important retirement considerations, such as the cost of funding a comfortable living and a person’s savings rate.

With many private and public pensions in the red, clients are advised to look for options that will improve their prospects, such as Roth IRAs.

The new law will affect how financial advisors and clients evaluate the pros and cons.