Social Security

The Social Security trust fund only invests in U.S. Treasuries, which have seen yields fall to historic lows.

Why timing is so important for college graduates when making contributions to their employers' 401(k) plans.

Why timing is so important for college graduates when making contributions to their employers' 401(k) plans.

Even index funds don’t necessarily escape workers' scrutiny when looking for unnecessary costs.

Even index funds don’t necessarily escape workers' scrutiny when looking for unnecessary costs.

Retirees may receive no increase in benefits in 2017, as the Social Security Trust Fund says that the cost-of-living-adjustment could range between zero to .7%.

Retirees may receive no increase in benefits in 2017, as the Social Security Trust Fund says that the cost-of-living-adjustment could range between zero to .7%.

Congress can help by creating a law that will enable states and local governments to lower the benefits they promise their employees.

Congress can help by creating a law that will enable states and local governments to lower the benefits they promise their employees.

Clients and their family members looking into assisted-living options should avoid making the decision at the last minute, particularly when a health crisis occurs.