Retirement planning

One tip for younger clients is to create multiple income streams that are subject to varying tax treatments.

Parents can match their children’s savings in a Roth IRA dollar-for-dollar on the condition that they agree not to dip into the accounts until they retire.

If not addressed, the client may see a higher tax bill than was planned. That won't go over well at tax time next year.

Failing to enroll in a health care plan and taking on a hefty student loan debt are just two of the most common blunders younger clients should avoid.

"A long life is wonderful, but it is also costly and a bigger drain on resources," an expert says.

Those in the workforce will not owe taxes on rollovers to traditional retirement accounts, but will face consequences using the strategy with a Roth.

The gender gap is alive and well when it comes to career timeouts and savings often take the hit.

Of all the end-of-year financial faults affecting workers, this one could cause them to end up working longer than they had intended.

Medicare savings programs, discounts on prescription drugs and rental assistance are a few ways retirees can lighten their load.

Vesting schedules applies to the type of money, not on the exact amount that was deposited, according to an expert.

Helping clients develop a solid investment strategy is an important step to help them survive market volatility.

Younger clients who adopt an overly conservative investment approach are advised to consider diversified, low-cost equity products to boost returns.

These tools will revolutionize … Wait. No. These tools will help financial planning evolve.

The success of automated advice will depend on its ability to transform from a direct-to-client platform into a bionic advisor toolkit.

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.

Funds' past performance is no guarantee of future performance — but if planners don't evaluate the past, how can they best communicate investment decisions to clients? Here's how to balance on that tightrope.

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.