Retirement income

Which is better? An SEP plan or solo 401(k)?

But health care is probably more expensive.

Those with 1099 income have several tax-advantaged options.

These super savers have a few tricks up their sleeves to reach their goals.

An otherwise simple strategy has many pitfalls.

A client's retirement savings depends on four key factors, says the leading RIA executive.

Only 4% of U.S. retirees are waiting until they turn 70 to claim benefits, the age when payments reach their maximum level.

Careful planning can help prevent them from shrinking their benefits based on misperception.

It's important for advisors to help clients get ready for the side effects of this radical lifestyle change.

Superstitions with catchy phrases persist.

Target-date funds can help risk-averse young clients ease into investing.

Target-date funds can help risk-averse young clients ease into investing.

Dual-income couples benefit less from Social Security.

Clients can expect investment returns through compounded growth as long as they don’t lose from a market downturn.

There are dangerous misconceptions that can lead to financial hardships in retirement.

Early planning for potential tax hikes is key.

Review the tax treaty between the U.S. and their new country to determine where they should pay the tax bill on their retirement income.

Clients may be better off boosting their equity allocation if they have a safety net in the form of assets that provide guaranteed income.

Traditional lenders usually refused cash-strapped minority seniors, which explains why they became such easy prey, an expert says.

Each of these funds has its own way of adding high-octane assets into clients' portfolios.