Retirement scan

The more involved in designing a comprehensive plan alongside an advisor, the better prepared couples will be, an expert says.

Many clients are “denying themselves today for fear of what could happen tomorrow,” an expert says.

Many pin the blame on stagnant or dwindling income, according to a new survey.

Aside from cutting spending and contributing to a Roth account, investors are also advised to sock away at least 10% of their annual earnings.

These clients will need bigger savings than other age groups to fund a longer retirement horizon, according to a study.

Retirement savers stand to lose more from the panic-driven selloff that comes before a recession than the actual market downturn itself, writes an expert.

Clients who outlive their retirement savings are among those most at risk.

The cost of health care before retirement is inherently more volatile than after, according to an expert.

Depending on where they live, retirees can expect their six-figure savings to last more than two decades, data shows.

Seniors are advised to combine multiple tax-deferred accounts, such as traditional IRAs and 401(k)s.

Clients who retire early are more likely to experience bouts of anxiety and self-doubt.

Seniors living overseas are advised to enroll before moving back to the U.S.

Just 62% of women are protected compared to 76% of their male counterparts, research shows.

Severe declines provide the opportunity to review their portfolios and ensure their current plans support their short- and long-term goals.

The Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovenia, and Canada are among the top 10 most peaceful places for seniors to settle down.

Withdrawals for non-medical expenses would no longer be penalty-free under the proposal.

Those who didn't save early may miss key opportunities, experts say.

“Do yourself a favor and start saving early,” an expert says.

Under the Labor Department’s final regulation, firms in different industries will be allowed to establish a joint retirement plan provided they operate in the same state or metropolitan area.

“We can’t overestimate the influence of having access to employer-sponsored retirement plans," an expert says.