Retirement benefits

Fund industry Darwinism should be seen as healthy and natural in a thriving — albeit brutal — market, an expert says.

Required minimum distributions are just one example of unforeseen expenses for retirees, an expert writes.

Early and consistent saving may not be enough to safely leave the labor force for good.

With pensions gradually disappearing, more retirees will have to rely on 401(k)s.

The decisions made before they retire are integral to their success, according to an expert.

Medical expenses for retired clients may be more predictable than expected, experts say.

Despite recent tax law changes, recharacterizations are still possible and can prove a valuable strategy to correct such missteps.

Waiting too long means clients will miss out on the opportunity to maximize the plan’s full tax benefits.

In some cases, clients are advised to pay off their debt instead of putting money aside to retire.

Younger clients are more savvy consumers who know how to minimize their expenses and are less inclined to spend on material goods, an expert says.