Employee benefits

A client's retirement savings depends on four key factors, says the leading RIA executive.

Single women in their early 60s have saved roughly $37,000 less than men.

It's important for advisors to help clients get ready for the side effects of this radical lifestyle change.

Superstitions with catchy phrases persist.

Target-date funds can help risk-averse young clients ease into investing.

Clients can expect investment returns through compounded growth as long as they don’t lose from a market downturn.

There are dangerous misconceptions that can lead to financial hardships in retirement.

They say banks have good policies but discourage use of them.

Early planning for potential tax hikes is key.

Traditional lenders usually refused cash-strapped minority seniors, which explains why they became such easy prey, an expert says.

Tariffs associated with the U.S.-China trade war could cause a bigger than expected adjustment.

The legislation nullifies a strategy that previously allowed heirs to stretch an inherited account's tax-deferred growth based on their life expectancy.

The legislation includes a provision that would raise the age limit for making contributions and taking required minimum distributions.

Retirees should live a frugal, flexible lifestyle and consider buying insurance to cover big ticket items.

Living a luxurious lifestyle for less is a possibility — provided retirees are willing to move overseas.

They can do research by visiting funeral homes to get a better understanding of cost and burial details.

Be sure to check if the original owner has started taking minimum distributions to ensure clients make the right decisions.

The $5 million payment will be shared among other fathers employed by the firm who also missed out on a 16-week parental leave benefit.

The limit on deductible contributions to health savings accounts will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families next year.