Social Security

The proposal to limit the 401(k) tax deductions would affect 55 million Americans of all ages and income levels, according to study.

Clients' statements have invaluable information and are a great launch pad for discussing retirement planning.

Health care costs are on the rise and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment isn't enough to keep up with the rising medical costs.

Despite impressive aggregate numbers, the median value of a 401(k) account for someone 65 and over is about $60,000.

The government should promote universal access to retirement savings and give Americans more options for the spend-down phase of retirement, according to the study.

Although retirees need to protect their savings to avoid losing money, extreme aversion to loss could do more harm than good.

If a family contributes approximately $6,000 per year to an HSA, compounded at 6% growth for 20 years, that's $234,000 at retirement, says expert.

Retirees can change their Part D prescription-drug plans, Advantage plans, and/or switch from traditional Medicare to Medicare Advantage during open enrollment, which ends December 7.

The average recipient will receive $25 more a month in 2018.

About 28% of seniors polled by Nationwide claimed that their lives worsened after they retired.