Retirement benefits

The news on retirement isn't all bad. Last year Americans saved more in their 401(k)s than ever before, according to new research from Vanguard.

Many plan participants told the U.S. Government Accountability Office they didn't understand their four main options — or the potential tax consequences.

Notice 2024-55 from the IRS explains exceptions to the additional tax for certain emergencies, and for victims of domestic abuse.

High-earning participants in the expanding universe of retirement plans offer a wellspring of potential clients for firms and advisors.

The products carry more risk and subtleties than the underlying notion of a simple 'glide path' to retirement.

Are clients' savings working for them? How to best guide them on the pros and cons of Roth IRAs and other savings programs.

Financial advisors, tax professionals and their clients get another year to think through potential tax, distribution and trust strategies, according to experts.

Amid cash-outs, stranded plans and suboptimal investments, a SECURE 2.0 provision runs the risk of expanding asset waste in the proverbial 401(k) landfill.

The Internal Revenue Service is extending tax relief on required minimum distributions from inherited retirement accounts not made in 2024 after providing similar relief in recent years.

The 401(k) and individual wealth firm opted for one of a wave of private equity-backed startups that give financial advisors even more M&A suitors to consider.