Retirement scan

Employees who intend to leave a legacy to their loved ones should consider using a Roth IRA.

More small companies would be encouraged to offer retirement savings plans to their employees under a proposed bill.

Many retirement investors are including target-date funds in their 401(k) plans, but this strategy may not be a smart move.

Seniors should have socked away at least 10 times their salary in their retirement accounts by the time they retire to secure their golden years.

If your clients are approaching their late 60s and wondering when to file, there is a second option where they stand to forego the least amount of money.

Owning a home offers some benefits, such as the option for a reverse mortgage and certain tax breaks, but are they enough to offset the burdens involved.

The worry that many feel about the possible reduction in their future retirement benefits as a result of Social Security's dwindling trust fund is misplaced, says an expert.

Retirement investors should ensure that their portfolios can withstand rising interest rates, inflation and recessions.

Socking away all retirement savings in traditional 401(k) and IRA accounts may no longer be wise.

Although the cost of living adjustment increased 2% this year, half of retirees cannot expect a substantial increase in their benefits.

Two in three plans offer a Roth savings feature, an option 401(k) participants should take advantage to reduce their tax liability.

Despite the bumpy ride for 401(k) plans in the first half of this year, some analysts say investors can expect a better scenario for the remainder of 2018.

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

More retirement investors are including cryptocurrency in their portfolio because it helps them achieve diversification.

While many retirees have prepped well for whatever the economy and markets may bring, far too many others have not, an expert says.

Retirees have median savings of $839,000, but many of them are unwilling to spend away their nest egg.

Clients are advised to keep track of their financial information and have a trusted person who knows where to locate it.

One of the misconceptions is that payroll taxes should be raised and benefits should be cut considerably to save the program.

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.