Retirement

Children are immature with money, so one advisor factors that into his approach by doling out the wealth in phases.

Many retirement investors are including target-date funds in their 401(k) plans, but this strategy may not be a smart move.

Certain clients will have to take a taxable distribution from the account every year.

Seniors should have socked away at least 10 times their salary in their retirement accounts by the time they retire to secure their golden years.

We give advice based on the intel we have, but not all clients are as up front as we are.

If your clients are approaching their late 60s and wondering when to file, there is a second option where they stand to forgo the least amount of money.

Owning a home offers some benefits, such as the option for a reverse mortgage and certain tax breaks, but are they enough to offset the burdens involved?

The worry that many clients feel about the possible reduction in their future retirement benefits as a result of Social Security's dwindling trust fund is misplaced, says expert.

Analytics for retirement readiness

Sebastian Dovey, Moderator, Conference Chair, Renée D. Brown, CMO, Retail Financial Services, TIAA, Steven Dorval, President, John Hancock Personal Financial Services LLC, Matt Fellowes, CEO, United Income, Roger Lee, CEO and Co-Founder, Human Interest

Lindsay Davis, Moderator, Intelligence Analyst, CB insights, Grant Easterbrook, Co-founder, Dream Forward, Shin Inoue, Founder & CEO, ForUsAll, Kai Stinchcombe, Founder & CEO, True Link Financial

Lee Conrad, Moderator, Senior Editor, Financial Planning, Millie Arora, Political Scientist and Economist, ReD Associates, Nimish Shukla, CFA, Co-Founder and Head of Retirement Income Blueprint Income

Experts point out that the two generations have more similarities than some advisors may think — and both present major potential growth opportunities.

Retirement investors should ensure that their portfolios can withstand rising interest rates, inflation and recessions.

Socking away all retirement savings in traditional 401(k) and IRA accounts may no longer be wise.

If clients file for spousal benefits after reaching their full-retirement age, they can get up to six months’ worth of back benefits, but they have to ask.

Although the cost of living adjustment increased 2% this year, half of retirees cannot expect a substantial increase in their benefits.

Older clients have more assets, but younger investors are leading the digital charge.

The average retiree may need to save far less than you are currently projecting.