Retirement scan

Contributing $300 a month to a 401(k) over 40 years with an average 7% return will result in more than $700,000. So the benefits are there, but do your clients know the details?

See what the Social Security Administration considers part of the "5 things every woman should know" about the program.

The retirement problem comes down to the fact that many people don't have access to a 401(k) plan. Here's one solution.

Average Americans aged 56 to 61 have only saved $163,577 in their 401(k)s, according to the Economic Policy Institute.

Filing early can be a smart move if seniors intend to continue working even on a part-time basis.

Clients are likely to miss their retirement targets if they are helping their children and loved ones more than what they can afford.

Clients aged 35 have to set aside 11.69% of their pay to keep up with those in their 20s socking away only 6% of their salary, based on calculations by Financial Engines.

Retiring at a time when the market is down is the biggest risk that investors will face. Here’s how to minimize the impact of a market slowdown.

These funds can be expensive and may not be accurate in determining investors' risk tolerance, among other potentail downfalls.

Clients still have a few weeks to make deductible contributions to various retirement accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to reduce their 2017 tax liabilities.