Retirement benefits

From Roth conversions to QHFDs: The coronavirus pandemic is forcing difficult questions, and clients rightfully are looking for answers that advisors are uniquely suited to provide.

By extending their working years, seniors can see an increase in their Social Security payouts.

A revocable living trust is one way to reduce their estate taxes, however the law requires clients to sign the document in the presence of the notary.

Seniors should focus on what they can control — such as their reaction to market volatility and their long-term savings.

The passage extends the IRA contribution deadline and waives RMDs for 2020. Here’s what else financial advisors need to know.

In some cases, workers who have received severance pay have the option of investing the money for retirement and other long-term goals.

Older clients are advised to take extra steps to protect their finances as the current crisis may leave them prone to making poor financial decisions.

The Secure Act eliminated a popular retirement planning feature. Here are strategies to help clients mitigate the tax hit.

“[By extending the tax deadline], they automatically extended the deadline to make an IRA contribution last year,” an expert says.

If they plan to use them for current spending, “then the timing of the distribution would not matter for tax purposes,” an expert writes.