Lee Conrad

Debt among 65-year-olds has increased by 48% between 2003 and 2015, according to research by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Rising interest rates can be a boon for seniors seeking better returns from low-risk investments, but can hamper other clients with adjustable-rate mortgages.

Those who can't downsize can still rent out a portion of their property to help cover expenses.

After the Fed raised rates, many market participants with fixed-income-heavy investment mixes are wondering what a period of rising interest rates could mean for their portfolios.

Municipal bonds can be a more lucrative option for some retirement savers than comparable, higher-yielding bonds.

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 one expert.

Clients saving for retirement are advised to overweight their portfolio with small-cap value stocks and funds. Here's how.

The new tax law has nearly doubled the standard deduction and limits the deduction for state and local taxes, making it less likely for taxpayers to itemize their deductions.

The gig economy ushered in a new way of working, which in turn has ushered in a new way of retiring.

About 4.3 million of the 18 million workers in the 55-64 age bracket are likely to live in poverty once they reach 65, according to a study.

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

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

A new survey finds that three-quarters of baby boomers expect to postpone retirement due to a unrealistic expectations of medical expenses, among other reasons.

A new survey finds that three-quarters of baby boomers expect to postpone retirement due to a unrealistic expectations of medical expenses, among other reasons.

Working longer can be a great decision, as it will allow seniors to keep themselves healthy as well as allow them to delay filing for Social Security benefits.

Experts are expecting more companies to offer student loan assistance, but a lack of tax benefits could stall the growing popularity of this benefit.

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.

Mutual fund costs have fallen to 48 basis points in 2016 from 77 basis points in 2000 for plan participants, according to data from Investment Company Institute.

Rents have increased an average of 3% annually over the 14-year time period of the study, while incomes have declined .1% annually.

A study by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave has found that 42% of women are concerned that they will outlive their nest egg when they reach the age of 80.