Retirement

Even among retirement-age Americans, many nest eggs are almost empty, according to an alarming new study by GOBankingRates.

Health care costs. Student loans. Domestic abuse. Are retirement plans addressing too many problems at once?

Health care advisory experts can secure substantial financial benefits for HNW clients while providing a value-added service for wealth managers and family offices.

A young wealth manager has a vision for his new firm, but not every prospect fits into it. Should he be flexible about his client base, or stick to his target demographic?

Just before the year ends, Congress may pass the Social Security Fairness Act. Here's what's in the bill and who it's for.

The inheritance expected from baby boomers to younger Americans keeps getting bigger. One research group's estimate is already 45% higher than it was three years ago.

Six out of 10 retirees leave the workforce earlier than they planned, according to a new Transamerica study. Here's why — and how advisors can help.

The IRS introduced changes to certain contribution limits to 401(k) and retirement plans for 2025, while some limits will remain the same.

Orlando, Florida, ranks as the top city for retirement due to a lower tax rate and a large amount of recreational activities.

President-elect Donald Trump's second administration signals the need for empathy and steps to protect estates or consider moving to a new state, advisors say.

Not every investor is expecting a Trump boom. Some expect a crash. How should they adjust their finances — if at all?

A government watchdog reports that Labor Department regulations haven't made much of an impact on the levels of disclosure and comprehension.

Two new ETFs, the FIRE Funds Wealth Builder ETF (FIRS) and FIRE Funds Income Target ETF (FIRI), cater to the growing FIRE movement.

In 2025, premiums for Medicare Part B will grow twice as fast as Social Security benefits — and those premiums are deducted straight from the checks.

As the former president reenters the White House, significant changes to Medicare could be on the horizon. Here's what to expect.

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, what changes can seniors — and their advisors — expect to America's oldest social program?

Financial advisors, tax professionals and their clients will need to make careful planning decisions about claiming Social Security benefits and starting distributions.

A complex mixture of new or expiring laws, intersecting retirement planning questions and the threat of so-called stealth taxes could add up to a highly beneficial strategy.

A recent FINRA Investor Education Foundation report, "How Gen X Compares Financially to Other Generations: Doing Alright but Feeling Bad," found few born between 1965 and 1980 reported positive feelings about their financial situation.

The adjustments reflect how inflation is slowing down and upcoming changes to the rules based on the Secure 2.0 Act and the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.