Retirement income

The new relief plan has something for many taxpayers, including retirees and the recently unemployed.

Plunging oil prices have all but ruled out the possibility, according to a new report.

Finding the revenue to make up for the shortfall remains a “manageable exercise,” regardless of the as-yet unknown impact of the coronavirus, a Boston College economist says.

For clients fortunate enough to not need them, minimum distributions are not required this year in most — if not all — cases.

How will the relief package impact retirement accounts? CPA Ed Slott fields this and other top financial planning queries.

There are appealing methods to shift investments “upstream” to aging parents or “downstream” to grown children.

People born in 1960 could see a permanent cut in their benefits without action by policymakers, an expert warns.

I am advising some clients to ladder maturities to lock in more dependable tax-free income streams — especially for those in states with high income taxes, like California.

Under the new act, some can take out as much as $100,000 from retirement plans early without penalty.

Just as in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, experts say there's rising interest in the products among advisors.

The IRS now says some unwanted RMDs can be undone, eliminating the tax bill

For one, clients will owe taxes still on the distributions, unless they recontribute the money into the account within three years.

Retirees will end up locking in substantial losses if they decide to cash out their investments during a bear market to generate income.

Market volatility brought on by the coronavirus pandemic may present a great time to invest, as many stocks are being sold at bargain prices.

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.

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.