Retirement

Those who fail to meet the cutoff face a hefty penalty that could hit as much as 25% of their dues.

The Czech Republic, Portugal, Slovenia, and Canada are among the top 10 most peaceful places for seniors to settle down.

Withdrawals for non-medical expenses would no longer be penalty-free under the proposal.

Those who didn't save early may miss key opportunities, experts say.

“Do yourself a favor and start saving early,” an expert says.

Under the Labor Department’s final regulation, firms in different industries will be allowed to establish a joint retirement plan provided they operate in the same state or metropolitan area.

Clients often underutilize deductions for work-related technology purchases and travel expenses.

“We can’t overestimate the influence of having access to employer-sponsored retirement plans," an expert says.

Clients who want to save for their children’s education may be better off using a 529 plan than a Roth IRA.

For retirees, dipping into their traditional retirement accounts could trigger an income tax bill while withdrawing from Roth accounts might not result in a tax liability.

370 U.S equity smart beta ETFs on the market mean advisors can pick and choose when fine-tuning clients’ portfolios.

The Labor Department is poised to release a rule that would make it easier for small businesses to establish a multi-employer 401(k) plan for their workers.

Most retirement tips should be taken with a grain of salt, as not all advice can help boost prospects.

Contribution limits in a Roth IRA could shrink for couples after marriage.

It's important to categorize necessary and discretionary expenses, but advisors need to know how clients are defining them.

Borrowing against a 401(k) plan or taking an IRA withdrawal can work under the right circumstances.

Prospects are further aggravated by the disappearance of pension plans and the financial woes facing Social Security.

After a booking error by an advisor, a client barely avoided being taxed on $500,000 and dodged more than $200,000 in taxes and penalties.

The company’s behavioral science unit discovered website-related elements encourage employees to save more.

Over the last four decades, the average income of retiree households significantly outpaced those still in the workforce.