Tax planning

The benefit will be reduced if her husband dies before she turns 66. But if his death occurs after she reaches her FRA, she'll be able to collect his full retirement benefit.

How clients can take advantage of this approach to managing their wealth after death, even if President-elect Trump enacts his proposed reforms. Plus, juicy deductions that come with owning a car and a smart portfolio trick to consider after this year's monster bull market.

Here's how clients can boost their returns before the president-elect enacts the reforms he's promised.

Given how dysfunctional many families are during a crisis, a lack of coordination of agents can sow even more financial confusion, and even conflict.

Have a meaningful conversation with clients about year-end strategies that factor in potential changes in taxation.

A planner's guide on what clients should do before and after the president-elect takes office. Plus, why the timing may be right for the "beaten-stock" strategy and getting to know the most-overlooked deductions.

High-net-worth clients can be baffled by a number of trust vehicles that minimize the tax liability on IRAs. Here’s how advisers can guide them.

Blucora's deal with Legg Mason's Financial Guard shows a way for robo advice providers to stand out in a crowded market.

Fifteen tax planning tips from analysts and industry experts advisers may consider in 2017.

An adviser's strategy puts a distribution to work to potentially lower what clients owe the government for their IRAs and Social Security income. Plus, momentum investing is tempting again (just watch out for the capital gains expense), and a look at the efficiency and payoffs of preferred stocks.

Tax-wise strategies for charitable contributions can take a 180-degree turn when it comes time to create an estate plan.

Advisers are already prepping clients for sweeping changes coming under President-elect Trump's administration next year.

A unique structure that allows a client some income tax benefits, while also excluding trust assets from an estate.

The Republican's hostility to all things Obama sets the stage for dramatic departures on financial regulation.

By offering specialized tax planning and retirement tools, this software has carved out a niche for itself for advisories with clients who have less than $2 million in liquid assets.

How clients who get a head start covering certain costs can boost deductions. Plus, breaks that will likely disappear when Trump takes office.

What Trump and rising interest rates may mean for advisers.

It’s a "complicated octopus" to manage finances for clients who struggle with chronic health issues.

Companies that pay cash distributions are all the rave, but the allure may just be smoke and mirrors. Plus, last minute tips for entrepreneurs in 2016.

Advisers are betting that the president-elect’s promised tax cuts will come as early as next year, and they’re telling wealthy clients to move now to make the most of it.