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Wealthy retirees live longer and collect more Social Security compared to those in lower income groups, making the program less progressive, a study found.

Most Americans are saving too conservatively to generate the income they'll need in retirement even after accounting for Social Security.

Clients may want to create an account on Social Security's official website to get a good estimate of their retirement benefits.

Retirees may opt for current market valuation or their funded ratio as the basis for the allocation.

Americans aged 50 and older would pay bigger health insurance premiums under the new health care bill that cleared the House of Representatives.

If implemented, wealthy clients may consider making charitable donations and waiting until next year to realize income.

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Retirees saw a small increase in expendable income once they started collecting Social Security, according to a new study.

Clients should not necessarily consider a 401(k) the first stop for retirement savings.

Despite confusion over the rule's fate, ERISA attorney Fred Reish warns advisors it's likely to go into effect without significant changes.

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To build a strong portfolio, investors should consider blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends.

Clients should opt for simpler annuities, which tend to be less expensive than those with more complicated terms.

When investing in a Roth IRA, retirement savers should rebalance their portfolio by replacing high-performing holdings with more value-priced investments.

Young people are advised to start building their nest egg as soon as they land a job after graduating from college.

Many are unaware that fostering a pet or installing a swimming pool can help them qualify for a deduction.

Long-term care brings hefty costs not fully covered by Medicare, so clients should consider living-benefits products, asset-based long-term care coverage or an annuity.

Most Americans maintain or even increase their spendable incomes after they started collecting Social Security, according to one of the experts who conducted a study.