Employee benefits

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.

Many older workers don’t know they are allowed to take penalty-free withdrawals from their 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

FINRA Rule 3210 typically requires permission for brokerage accounts.

An average couple aged 65 who are about to retire this year will need $285,000 to cover healthcare expenses.

A lump-sum distribution for net unrealized appreciation on employer stock can slash a tax bill in half, but there’s plenty of fine print.

With income taxes attached to hardship withdrawals, they are often advised to carefully weigh other options.

As much as 46% believe Medicare will cover the costs of long-term care.

The approved legislation relaxes rules for retirement savers.

Seniors who hold retirement savings in various assets should develop a tax-efficient withdrawal strategy.

Lawmakers are poised to merge two bills that would make it easier for workers to save for retirement.

They are not required to pay taxes on income accrued from properties leased for no more than 14 days.