Retirement

More than 25 million workers resigned and left at least one retirement account with their former employer between 2004 and 2013, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office.

The uncertainly of regulation and their own survival is at the root of advisors’ stress, but there are also some positives of the job.

The products are designed to provide some upside potential yet limit investment risk, which has helped boost their popularity.

A recent report from Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee says that Social Security is being threatened, and the federal government should consider modernizing and enhancing the program.

Lower incomes, longer lives and time out of the workforce means women lag men when it comes to preparing for retirement. Advisors can help.

The differences generally come down to investor eligibility and when taxes are paid, but that can have a significant impact.

The influential retiree advocacy group filed for a 17-judge review of the decision.

Many people expect to collect more than they actually will, which can prompt them to retire and file for benefits early and, in turn, reduce their actual payouts.

The products have grown in popularity after undergoing significant changes in recent years.

While seniors are often encouraged to lead an active lifestyle in retirement, too much activity may do more harm than good, according to one professor.

Although annuities incur taxes and costs, clients "can invest the same amount into a diversified municipal bond portfolio and pay no taxes,” an expert says.

Advisors need to educate clients — but not dumb down their advice — when it comes to the complex world of these investment vehicles.

Elderly clients should make sure they have enough fixed-income in their retirement portfolios to spin off cash to cover the gap between income and expenses until the market recovers.

Financial advice sometimes is — and isn’t — deductible.

Instead of amassing $1 million in savings, clients should consider asking themselves if they are prepared financially for several decades of retirement.

Many retirees kept their financial assets for at least 20 years after retiring, according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

A majority of affluent Americans are likely to adjust their financial plans under the new law, according to the AICPA. Here's how advisors can help.

A Roth IRA is an excellent savings vehicle for older people as it is for younger clients.

Clients have to change their retirement goals and strategies over the years, starting off heavily in stock allocation while in their 30s.

Clients who think they have lost their retirement assets are advised to seek help from the Labor Department or nonprofit pension counseling centers funded by the Department of Health and Human Services.