Retirement scan

Clients who intend to name minor children as beneficiaries of their IRAs should take into consideration the "kiddie tax" before making a decision.

Retirees are often pushed into a different tax bracket with many paying more in retirement than they were while working.

Retirees are often pushed into a different tax bracket with many paying more in retirement than they were while working.

The proposal to limit the 401(k) tax deductions would affect 55 million Americans of all ages and income levels, according to study.

The proposal to limit the 401(k) tax deductions would affect 55 million Americans of all ages and income levels, according to study.

While the average savings in retirement accounts increased markedly in recent years, the amounts varied significantly by income levels, experts say.

While the average savings in retirement accounts increased markedly in recent years, the amounts varied significantly by income levels, says an expert.

Healthcare costs are on the rise and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment isn't enough to keep up with the rising medical costs.

Health care costs are on the rise and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment isn't enough to keep up with the rising medical costs.

Workers should consider the next market downturn as an opportunity to invest in stocks that are "on sale."