Retirement

If those savings in defined contribution plans are offset by debt, employees may find themselves worse off than when they started.

If that prediction holds, it will be the latest in a trend of falling cost of living adjustments in recent years.

Low-interest debt backed by an asset can be good, but high-interest, unsecured credit cards are not; however, reducing high-interest credit card debt should be prioritized.

GYL Financial sees the services as a fiduciary duty to its customers alongside the industry's business incentives and compliance requirements.

Retirement advisors' confidence in the economy broke even in July, but a closer look shows rising anxiety.

A retiree in New York could pay off her debts in one lump sum. But is that the smartest move?

New advisor tech provider is expanding its recently launched platform built for advisors to manage portfolios specifically for private business owners.

The news on retirement isn't all bad. Last year Americans saved more in their 401(k)s than ever before, according to new research from Vanguard.

Many plan participants told the U.S. Government Accountability Office they didn't understand their four main options — or the potential tax consequences.

Financial advisors can create welcoming spaces, understand family structures, be thorough with paperwork and maximize savings.

Vanguard found that baby boomers' retirement outlook has improved, and here's why.

Here's a smart way to add long-lasting value to your client relationships.

Without government intervention, it's estimated that Medicare funds will run out by 2036.

High-earning participants in the expanding universe of retirement plans offer a wellspring of potential clients for firms and advisors.

The questioning of expert witnesses quickly unraveled into charges of "BS" and unexpected baseball references.

For more than half of U.S. households, retirement isn't a finish line. It's just a different phase of the marathon.

The 2022 retirement law aims to help workers pay off their student debts and save for retirement. Can it do both? It's complicated.

The products carry more risk and subtleties than the underlying notion of a simple 'glide path' to retirement.

There's a new method of counting defined contribution retirement plan participants that can make a big difference for clients.