401(k)

Older clients are advised to take extra steps to protect their finances as the current crisis may leave them prone to making poor financial decisions.

Clients are advised to minimize spending and tap possible sources of cash and credit, including their tax refund.

Clients are advised to keep some of their savings in cash and focus on their long-term prospects.

“Find ways to generate income,” says one financial planner.

While some retirees have seen a substantial increase in spending, many others are enjoying financial freedom.

Aside from refinancing, retirees are advised to consider downsizing their homes to reduce overall spending.

To start, these clients are advised to start saving as early and contribute enough to their 401(k)s to qualify for their employer's matching contribution.

With hardworking African-American and Hispanic workers far more likely to cash out than other participants, our nation has a serious retirement-saving crisis on its hands.

“The financial burden of student loans is a major reason fewer employees are taking advantage of 401(k) programs,” Scott Thompson, CEO of Tuition.io, says.

One of these snags is taxation on clients’ retirement income, which can hurt their cash flow.