Retirement scan

For Vanguard founder John Bogle, the "tyranny of compounding costs" makes the difference between investors who win and others who lose.

Buying a home is generally considered better than renting, but some retirees may find the opposite is true in their situations.

Even after Congress phased out two popular claiming strategies, you should remind clients they can increase their benefits simply by being patient.

A property would have to "perform sensationally" to make up for the hit to the investor's retirement savings; plus, how to overcome income shocks.

A typical fund with an expense ratio of 0.75% will set a young investor back by nearly a half million dollars over the span of 40 years; plus, the portfolio strategy your clients need before and during retirement.

Taking advantage of this perk can help clients get much closer to securing their retirement; plus, what couples need to know about Social Security benefits.

The federal plan does not cover some things such as hearing aids and dental care; plus, how age differences in couples affect their Social Security.

Excess cash and over concentration in specific assets can lead to trouble.

How working longer can help elderly clients overcome a retirement benefit shortfall; plus, why basing a client's retirement plan on inheritance is a grave mistake.

Investors often think their time and savings are running out and micromanage their investments despite having hired a financial adviser.

Nearly four decades after adopting passive investing techniques, Vanguard's founder finally sees the approach pay off; plus, Social Security filing tactics your clients need to consider.

Although Medicare is a big help for retirees, the program only has a limited coverage depending on the enrollment periods they have signed up for; plus, five ways to help your clients work their way into retirement.

They also should reduce spending as much as possible and keep their investments in stocks for greater returns; plus, planning for the gig economy.

Who benefits from a new law that allows retirees to make donations to charities directly from their IRAs? Plus, retirement challenges even millennials with 401(k)s will face.

Why certain clients should allocate more, or less, to their emergency funds in preparation for retirement; plus, how Americans blew $1.7 trillion in retirement savings.

Why seniors and physicians must overcome their fears of discussing end-of-life care; plus, how to plan for a client's retirement in their 60s.

Planning early helped contribute to the success of retirees who are living a happy life; plus, when it's ok to ignore the gospel on retirement

Clients may consider annuitizing a portion of their retirement savings to guarantee an income stream in retirement; plus, how retirees should assess their liquid assets.

Retirees may withdraw their application within 12 months of receiving their first monthly Social Security check; plus, three ways to be smarter about drawing retirement income.

Retirement savers are advised to consolidate their old 401(k) plans to manage the money more easily and avoid administrative expenses; plus, why Social Security is a women's issue.