Retirement scan

Young workers are overconfident about their investing skills, but they are doing some things right.

Despite fears of rate hikes and worries over Brexit uncertainty, there is still an essential role for fixed income in retirement plans.

Non-disabled service members are entitled to Tricare — a health plan provided by the Defense Department — when they reach the age of 65.

Why advisers say they have not been discussing Social Security rules and regulations with their clients.

While many parents encourage their children to pursue their passion, sometimes the parents end up paying a lot of expenses and harming their own retirement.

Why your clients should remain calm following the United Kingdom's recent vote to leave the European Union.

Retirement investors should still put their money to work despite uncertainties due to recent events worldwide, says Vanguard's founder.

It is expected that Medicare’s hospital-insurance trust fund will have depleted reserves by 2028 or two years earlier than last year's estimates, according to report.

The senator has introduced legislation that calls for a database of all retirement accounts, and for investing abandoned accounts in target-date funds.

Clients who are currently investing for retirement should anticipate a paltry long-term return given today's market conditions, says BlackRock Chairman and CEO Larry Fink.

The proposals would enhance retirement security for those who depend most on the program; plus, three ways to lower long-term-care insurance premiums.

Retirees diagnosed with serious health concerns should adjust their expectations on how they should spend their time and money.

Retirees are advised to compute how long their savings would last at specific spending rates to know how much wiggle room they have.

Missed compounding opportunities, steep taxes and penalties and the possibility of forced early retirement, that's why.

Retirement savers can ward off the risk of succeeding periods of bad returns during the early part of their golden years with the right asset allocation.

Spouses are generally entitled to Part A hospital coverage from the government program if the worker meets certain requirements.

A new company allows Baby Boomers looking for cheap accommodation to connect with homeowners looking for trustworthy people to watch their house and pets.

As clients get into their fifties, they need to start looking at where they are and start ramping up their retirement and investing planning.

The decline could be attributed to poor market returns and the plans' auto enrollment feature.

Clients in their 50s need to save aggressively, pay off their mortgage and other debt, downsize and make the most of the tax breaks they deserve.