Retirement scan

First-time home buyers can withdraw as much as $10,000 from a Roth account without paying taxes and penalties if the account is at least five years old.

The move to reintroduce legislation that seeks to adjust the cap on Social Security wages and to raise the payroll tax is a step in the right direction in fixing the program's solvency woes, says expert.

More retirees are expected to join the gig economy and go on trips that offer unique experiences.

Clients can end up with $1 million in retirement by saving $298 every month and maintain an investment portfolio consisting of stocks, corporate bonds and municipal bonds.

A retirement coach can help clients create a plan on how they can spend their free time more meaningfully.

IRA investors who turn 70 before June 30 have a little more than a year to make their first withdrawal.

Your late clients' surviving spouses or children are entitled to a $255 lump-sum death benefit, as long as they meet these requirements.

79% of people supported raising the full retirement age to 68 from 67, according to a survey from the University of Maryland, which could reduce benefits even for those who wait until 70 to retire.

Clients are likely to overlook the possibility of portfolio failure, unexpected financial responsibility and health issues.

While some experts recommend annuitizing at least 25% of savings to generate guaranteed income in retirement, clients should weigh other options before making a decision.

The U.S. ranks poorly among 14 developed nations, with U.S. females having the shortest life spans and U.S. males the second shortest.

The one-size-fits-all approach may not suit everyone as circumstances vary. Investors may consider a managed account, plus a robo, which is an inexpensive alternative.

With the full retirement age increased, the advantages of waiting until age 70 have been somewhat diminished.

While workers are better off leaving their money in the plans, they’re allowed to make penalty-free withdrawals if it’s for out-of-pocket medical bills not covered by insurance.

Proponents of defined-contribution plans envisioned them as supplements to defined benefit plans; they didn't anticipate that 401(k)s would largely replace pensions.

92% of 401(k) participants are unaware of the fees they pay in their plans, creating the potential to lose a substantial amount of retirement savings

Retirees can hear different perspectives from other patients and learn more about their medical conditions.

Many Americans are facing bleak retirement prospects as a result of the current do-it-yourself retirement system.

The benefit will be reduced if her husband dies before she turns 66. But if his death occurs after she reaches her FRA, she'll be able to collect his full retirement benefit.

Many pension plans are facing financial woes, with many of them reducing pension payouts to their beneficiaries.