Retirement

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.

Two in three plans offer a Roth savings feature, an option 401(k) participants should take advantage to reduce their tax liability.

Advisors want to help clients discover their "sleep well at night factor" when it comes to cash reserves, one planner says.

Despite the bumpy ride for 401(k) plans in the first half of this year, some analysts say investors can expect a better scenario for the remainder of 2018.

Debt among 65-year-olds has increased by 48% between 2003 and 2015, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

More retirement investors are including cryptocurrency in their portfolio because it helps them achieve diversification.

While many retirees have prepped well for whatever the economy and markets may bring, far too many others have not, an expert says.

Retirees have median savings of $839,000, but many of them are unwilling to spend away their nest egg.

Clients are advised to keep track of their financial information and have a trusted person who knows where to locate it.

As baby boomers exit the workforce, they perpetuate a problem that has long dogged Social Security in that there aren’t enough workers to replace them.

Salary-reduction arrangements can exclude up to $520 each month from a client’s taxable income to cover these expenses.

It's not easy to talk about health and sickness with clients, but advisors must explain the options.

One of the misconceptions is that payroll taxes should be raised and benefits should be cut considerably to save the program.