Investments

Commodities aren't a good inflation hedge, according to one expert. Instead, talk to clients about TIPS or even some securities.

Commodities aren't a good inflation hedge, according to one expert. Instead, talk to clients about TIPS or even some securities.

IRAs are not subject to as many rules, allowing investors to make withdrawals that conform to their portfolio strategy.

IRAs are not subject to as many rules, allowing investors to make withdrawals that conform to their portfolio strategy.

Retirement investors who need to decide whether to sell depreciated stocks or ride out a declining market should make a decision based on their investing goals, says strategist.

Retirement investors who need to decide whether to sell depreciated stocks or ride out a declining market should make a decision based on their investing goals, says strategist.

Open enrollment offers seniors the opportunity to change their plans and save hundreds of dollars.

Open enrollment offers seniors the opportunity to change their plans and save hundreds of dollars.

Medicare is needlessly complicated so people often become paralyzed, cannot make a decision and end up doing nothing, says an expert.

Medicare is needlessly complicated so people often become paralyzed, cannot make a decision and end up doing nothing, says an expert.

While clients experience various benefits as they age, they still owe taxes after exiting the workforce.

While clients experience various benefits as they age, they still owe taxes after exiting the workforce.

Unlike pension plans which rely on market returns to fund their payouts, Social Security puts its investments in U.S. Treasury debt, which yields only 1% in annual return.

Unlike pension plans which rely on market returns to fund their payouts, Social Security puts its investments in U.S. Treasury debt, which yields only 1% in annual return.

Retirement advice should no longer be one-size-fits-all, panelists say at EBA's Workplace Benefits Summit.

Retirement advice should no longer be one-size-fits-all, panelists say at EBN’s Benefits Forum and Expo.

Buffalo, N.Y., is one of five cities where retirees who rely solely on Social Security for income can live comfortably.

Buffalo, N.Y., is one of five cities where retirees who rely solely on Social Security for income can live comfortably.

Charles Schwab creates waves with its new series of target-date funds.

Charles Schwab creates waves with its new series of target-date funds.