Retirement scan

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.

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.

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.

Medical expenses for retired clients may be more predictable than expected, experts say.

“If done correctly, dividend-yielding stocks are the gifts that keep on giving,” an expert says.

They “need to be thinking about guaranteed income streams” because there’s “not a lot of time for recovery,” an expert writes.

In some cases, clients are advised to pay off their debt instead of putting money aside to retire.

Younger clients are more savvy consumers who know how to minimize their expenses and are less inclined to spend on material goods, an expert says.

Major repairs are needed to ensure Social Security’s long-term stability, according to an expert.

The triple-tax savings and investment vehicle is underutilized, but can help clients save for upcoming healthcare expenses.

The full balance won't belong to them until they are fully vested in their plans — especially if they're receiving an employer match.

The products provide advantages that “help women build savings faster: tax deferral and generally higher rates than CDs or Treasurys,” an expert says.

Researchers blame the immaturity of the system and poor choices made by those planning to retire.

The plans cannot be maximized if clients fail to find ways to minimize costs in retirement.

Certain financial moves could push their income above a certain threshold, potentially triggering an income-related monthly adjustment.

Raising the assumed age for decumulation to 67 from 65 could dramatically reduce the percentage of families at risk, an expert says.