Health and wellness

Many deductions are likely to disappear if Congress passes the reform bill into law.

While clients cannot determine their health care expenses and taxes in retirement, they can improve their prospects by minimizing investment fees and diversifying their portfolios.

Attracting them means knowing what’s really important (hint: it’s not retirement).

Retirees should remain invested in stocks even if they have to scale back their exposure to this investment type, experts say.

Financial advisors can still be held liable for violating impartial conduct standards even though the fiduciary rule has been delayed until 2019.

"Sun and sand are great," says one analyst, but they're not the only considerations. They certainly didn't help boost the top city in this survey.

When it comes to planning, hitting financial goals is only part of the story.

High-yield or junk bonds, equities, and real estate investment trusts are excellent investment options for IRAs.

Health savings accounts can add substantial value to client relationships, advisors are told at the Schwab Impact conference.

AI, HSAs, commissions and cybersecurity are top of mind for advisors attending at the firm’s annual Impact conference. The CEO makes his predictions.

Where your client resides may determine how much they'll need to pay.

What — if anything — should an advisor do if a client is abusing illicit substances?

The tax plan would make itemized deductions less valuable so some seniors would lose a deduction that covers payments for nursing homes, assisted living or inpatient hospital care.

Under the rules, seniors face a tax liability for HSA contributions if they carry health coverage other than the high-deductible policy.

Clients can enjoy their later years without the worries of work, but will also lose the additional earnings.

Experts say 18-to-36-year-olds should take advantage of workplace 401(k) and Roth IRA tax benefits now and shop around for the best savings rates later.

The cost of home care is up over 6% this year nationwide. Are your clients living in an even more expensive state?

Advisors are discovering how to spot “money disorders,” according to a Financial Planning webinar.

The number of health savings accounts has increased 16% over the past year, and assets now exceed $40 billion.

One option for clients to consider is municipal bonds, which offer tax-free yields.