Employee benefits

The Social Security retirement rate is based on their highest 35 years of wage-indexed earnings.

The spike in the number of older employees in the workplace reflects a trend over the past decade.

Pre-retirees may consider funding a Roth account to take advantage of tax-free compounding and tax-exempt withdrawals in retirement, an expert writes.

A Roth conversion “not only to minimize heirs’ tax burden but also to sustain the growth of [their] retirement savings."

The sweeping retirement legislation, called the Secure Act, is gaining plenty of headlines. One revision is being overlooked.

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Taking advantage of catch-up contributions is one of several methods that can help them get back on track.

“We believe every single employee of a company should have access to advice,” says Stephen Ulian, head of institutional distribution at Bank of America.

The HSA has become increasingly valuable for future medical expenses, "and the triple tax benefit simply can’t be ignored,” an expert says.

They are advised to consider making amendments if they want to take advantage of temporary tax provisions that Congress extended retroactively in December.

Retirees can reverse their claiming decision, but not without considering one important caveat.

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

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.

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"It took a little time to regain our equilibrium."

Advisors can protect clients’ estate planning goals post-Secure Act but the vehicle will have to change.

Clients can void overspending by seeking out sales and discounts to lower their food and entertainment costs.

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The companies on our third annual list of Best Fintechs to Work For (a ranking compiled by our parent company, Arizent) share an ability to create personal connections with employees, and offer top-tier benefits like generous sabbaticals, fully paid insurance, and parental leave on day one.

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.