Employee benefits

Employees aged 50 and above would no longer be able to make catch-up contributions on a pretax basis to their retirement plans under the Senate version of the GOP tax proposal.

A health savings account can be used to cover medical bills and can also be a great savings vehicle for retirement.

The proposal aims to simplify tax subsidies by increasing qualified withdrawals from 529s in exchange for scrapping the Coverdell account.

Far too many financial advisors overlook home equity as part of a retirement income plan.

The practice joined Triad Advisors after at least 25 years with its former IBD.

The tax plan would make itemized deductions less valuable so some seniors would lose a deduction that covers payments for nursing homes, assisted living or inpatient hospital care.

Acquiring a retirement savings tool provider allows the app to broaden its offerings to millennial clients.

The Roth 401(k) is more flexible than a Roth IRA, and it is funded with after-tax dollars, which can help "diffuse the potential tax bomb."

Clients should learn to reduce their housing, transportation and food costs, cut unnecessary expenses, and develop the habit of packing their lunch to work.

While contribution limits are expected to remain untouched, the country is still facing a retirement crisis, one expert says.

Clients can enjoy their later years without the worries of work, but will also lose the additional earnings.

Clients should search the Department of Labor's Form 5500 filings to get their former employer's contact information.

Self-directed IRAs can provide solid returns and tax protection.

Clients who intend to name minor children as beneficiaries of their IRAs should take taxes into consideration before making a decision.

Retirees are often pushed into a different tax bracket with many paying more in retirement than they were while working.

There are drawbacks to a new law designed to help disaster victims access their retirement funds early without penalty.

Experts say 18-to-36-year-olds should take advantage of workplace 401(k) and Roth IRA tax benefits now and shop around for the best savings rates later.

The proposal to limit the 401(k) tax deductions would affect 55 million Americans of all ages and income levels, according to study.

After the tech bubble and the 2008 financial crisis, the younger generation has little reason to trust the markets.

While the average savings in retirement accounts increased markedly in recent years, the amounts varied significantly by income levels, says an expert.