Retirement income

Working longer and taking on a part-time job are two of the simple strategies for workers to curb the impact of a market correction. But there are other tips to consider as well.

Taking these steps can help clients insulate themselves from some of the market volatility that we've been experiencing recently, says one expert.

If your employees' goal is to save more for retirement, there are some simple steps they can take to make that resolution stick.

Without an efficient, cost-effective way to transfer 401(k) account balances from plan to plan, participants are more likely to strand their accounts — or worse, prematurely cash out their savings.

This strategy enables retirees to restrict their application to spousal benefits and allow their benefit to grow until they reach 70.

Want to have a fulfilling retirement? Employees are advised to set goals and have a bucket list of activities that will make them productive.

With financial wellness education, full automation and more, employers can help their employees improve their plans.

Employees who plan to retire next year should ensure they have enough savings to cover their healthcare expenses before making a decision.

There can be benefits in enrolling simultaneously, but there are also incentives to consider in waiting on Social Security instead of claiming benefits at 65 when Medicare kicks in.

Clients can often retire smoothly even during a downturn if they diversify and rebalance their portfolios properly, as well as pay off debts and maximize their Social Security benefits.

A widely held view is that a lot of spending is wasted on “heroic” measures at the end of life, but it’s difficult to know which patients are in their final year.

The new year is expected to be a turning point that will help more workers secure their retirement.

Millennials should start setting money aside early and consistently, but without depriving themselves.

One of the major provisions of proposed legislation would require 401(k) plans to offer annuities so participants could create new income streams.

Despite Social Security's financial woes, the revenue shortfall can be easily fixed, say experts at Boston College Center for Retirement Research. But it will only go so far in paying for living expenses.

With little clarity on when they plan to leave the workforce, older employees are forcing employers to rethink retirement strategies.

Seniors should not only have a financial plan in place, but activities to keep them preoccupied.

Female plan participants confront many obstacles for planning well for a successful retirement. Here’s how benefits advisers can help.

Some people have a hard time getting their one-time pass code to log on to their My Social Security account.

Employee benefit advisers can offer key insight into retirement planning from the perspective of employers.