Roth IRAs

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

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

“Public pension plans continue to bury their heads in the sand living in a time warp of decades-old actuarial assumptions,” says a former Connecticut state treasurer.

Because next year will be too late.

We have multiple goals in life and should be able to handle short-term debts and long-term goals without sacrificing one for the other, says an expert.

To avoid a hefty tax bill when taking withdrawals from retirement accounts, clients should consider holding their assets in three "tax buckets.”

Clients who want to make their retirement portfolio resilient to market volatility should veer away from core stock and bond holdings.

Historical simulations show that the value of investing in these accounts is getting an average of 1.7% in additional earnings.

Short-term returns are mostly noise, which, by definition, largely cancels itself out over time

If retirees intend to rely heavily on Social Security for income, they should consider adjusting the timing of their bills to the date that they will receive their benefits.

One strategy includes encouraging clients to wait until the age of 70 to start collecting Social Security benefits.

The itemized deduction for investment fees may have been eliminated, but clients still need guidance on paying IRA expenses. Here's what to tell them.

Clients should determine the benefits they would receive if they file at age 62, at full retirement age, and after their full retirement age.

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.

It pays to review the differences between traditional and Roth IRAs.

The Roth IRA has very low contribution limits, while those in high-income groups may not qualify to contribute to the account.

Homeowners have fewer options as state and local deductions have been capped under the new law.

LifeYield makes it proprietary Taxficient Score available to individual advisors.

Clients aged 35 have to set aside 11.69% of their pay to keep up with those in their 20s socking away only 6% of their salary, based on calculations by Financial Engines.

Combating these misconceptions may help taxpayers maximize benefits.