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One expert agrees that investors in their 20s don't need to worry too much about bonds, but in some situations a fixed-income "sliver" may make sense.

One expert agrees that investors in their 20s don't need to worry too much about bonds, but in some situations a fixed-income "sliver" may make sense.

Last election, the sky was falling but the markets handed in a good performance the next year.

Last election, the sky was falling but the markets handed in a good performance the next year.

Eliminating the tax maximum would fix much of the program's shortfall, but it could also bring unintended consequences.

Eliminating the tax maximum would fix much of the program's shortfall, but it could also bring unintended consequences.

Even people who have not earned 40 work credits can still sign up for the program but will have to pay a premium for hospital coverage.

Even people who have not earned 40 work credits can still sign up for the program but will have to pay a premium for hospital coverage.

The top cities for elders who plan to work past their retirement age are ranked according to factors such as average effective tax rate and senior unemployment rate.

The top cities for elders who plan to work past their retirement age are ranked according to factors such as average effective tax rate and senior unemployment rate.

Although market volatility makes stocks a risky investment option, retirement investors should continue to hold stocks in their portfolio.

Although market volatility makes stocks a risky investment option, retirement investors should continue to hold stocks in their portfolio.

The goal is to help some 55 million employees with no access to workplace retirement plans.

The goal is to help some 55 million employees with no access to workplace retirement plans.

Women should boost their savings rate and invest their windfall to increase their odds of securing their financial well-being.

Women should boost their savings rate and invest their windfall to increase their odds of securing their financial well-being.

Young workers are overconfident about their investing skills, but they are doing some things right.

Non-disabled service members are entitled to Tricare — a health plan provided by the Department of Defense — when they reach the age of 65.

Non-disabled service members are entitled to Tricare — a health plan provided by the Department of Defense — when they reach the age of 65.

Why advisers say they have not been discussing Social Security rules and regulations with their clients.