Retirement scan

Retirees are advised to adopt a less aggressive approach to investing and reduce their risk exposure.

Clients should not underestimate the impact of taxes on their income after they retire, as their tax liability could reduce substantially their net earnings.

Retirees who retire before 65 and want to reduce their premiums are advised to keep their taxable income between $12,060 and $48,240 (for singles) or $16,240 and $64,960 (married couples).

The Senior Citizens League says that seniors on Social Security can expect an increase in cost of living adjustments not seen since 2012.

A new report indicates that projected medical expenses of a 45-year old couple, after they retire, will be 122% of their total Social Security benefits.

Many carriers offering long-term care coverage are experiencing financial woes and may no longer guarantee payments when clients need them.

One alternative is a hybrid long-term-care policy with features of traditional LTC insurance and cash-value life coverage that grows over time.

A new line of mutual funds can help retirees manage their RMDs – which many fail to take – and avoid the hefty penalty.

Women often have more years of low income—or no income—at some point in their careers.

Contrary to what some people think, their tax burden may not decline after leaving the workplace for good.