Retirement benefits

Nearly 2 million Americans aged 50 to 64 had Parent Plus loans last year, and 200,000 retirees aged 65 and older carrying the same type of loans.

One important somber step for 40-something clients is to consider what happens to their assets when they die.

How IRA conversions can come at a steep price for clients. Plus, ways to dodge a surprise bill from the IRS.

One easy measure stick is the 25-times rule, which says simply that clients are prepared if they've saved at least 25 times their annual spending.

Many people who qualify for the Retirement Savings Contribution Credit can save as much as $2,000 on taxes but fail to claim it because they are not aware of it.

Advisers might want to steer their practices away from doctors and toward millennials.

A reverse rollover from IRAs to other retirement plans is an option that enables investors to improve their tax efficiency.

The proposed new Roth health savings account is designed to help people cover health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket medical costs.

Retirees who earned at least 40 work credits are entitled to Medicare Part A and can pay for Part B through their Social Security checks.

When a tax-deferred account is part of an estate, failure to follow the tax rules correctly can result in a financial disaster.

Blooom CEO Chris Costello says the firm will not develop a white labeled version of its offering, as other robos have done with their platforms.

With an additional $9 million in backing, the online firm's CEO and co-founder Chris Costello says the goal is to grow to 50,000 clients by the end of the year.

How a couple wrote off cat food and other breaks that boosted refunds. Plus, how charity counts toward an IRA withdrawal.

Clients who have lost track of old 401(k) accounts may get help from the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits, a subsidiary of a firm that processes retirement checks.

From a tax perspective, donating required minimum distributions from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity is a smart move for retirees.

A new comment period would give the administration time to prepare for legal challenges anticipated after it puts a delay into place, one expert says.

Small businesses would not be allowed to enroll their employees automatically in state-run plans under legislation introduced in Congress.

One way for clients to avoid or minimize their capital gains tax is to hold investments in tax-advantaged retirement accounts, such as IRAs and 401(k) plans.

Firms must ensure that best interest practices are part and parcel of every investment deal.