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If your clients are approaching their late 60s and wondering when to file, there is a second option where they stand to forgo the least amount of money.

Owning a home offers some benefits, such as the option for a reverse mortgage and certain tax breaks, but are they enough to offset the burdens involved?

The worry that many clients feel about the possible reduction in their future retirement benefits as a result of Social Security's dwindling trust fund is misplaced, says expert.

Analytics for retirement readiness

Sebastian Dovey, Moderator, Conference Chair, Renée D. Brown, CMO, Retail Financial Services, TIAA, Steven Dorval, President, John Hancock Personal Financial Services LLC, Matt Fellowes, CEO, United Income, Roger Lee, CEO and Co-Founder, Human Interest

Lee Conrad, Moderator, Senior Editor, Financial Planning, Millie Arora, Political Scientist and Economist, ReD Associates, Nimish Shukla, CFA, Co-Founder and Head of Retirement Income Blueprint Income

Experts point out that the two generations have more similarities than some advisors may think — and both present major potential growth opportunities.

Retirement investors should ensure that their portfolios can withstand rising interest rates, inflation and recessions.

Clients must still account for gains not incurred through a sale or cash distribution.

Socking away all retirement savings in traditional 401(k) and IRA accounts may no longer be wise.

Labor costs often make up the largest expense for firms. Follow these approaches for an equitable and rewarding structure.

Although the cost of living adjustment increased 2% this year, half of retirees cannot expect a substantial increase in their benefits.

Two in three plans offer a Roth savings feature, an option 401(k) participants should take advantage to reduce their tax liability.

Despite the bumpy ride for 401(k) plans in the first half of this year, some analysts say investors can expect a better scenario for the remainder of 2018.

Debt among 65-year-olds has increased by 48% between 2003 and 2015, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

More retirement investors are including cryptocurrency in their portfolio because it helps them achieve diversification.

While many retirees have prepped well for whatever the economy and markets may bring, far too many others have not, an expert says.

Retirees have median savings of $839,000, but many of them are unwilling to spend away their nest egg.

Clients are advised to keep track of their financial information and have a trusted person who knows where to locate it.

Advisors have a responsibility to draw them into discussions about end-of-life financial planning.