Retirement

Seniors should consider getting a second opinion when developing a Social Security claiming strategy, as they might be ill-advised the first time.

The regulation’s debut is approaching and the Department of Labor is already talking about fixes. Here is what to look out for.

The majority of respondents to a Fidelity Investments survey misidentified the greatest expense after leaving the workforce.

The partner who first reaches 62 should consider delaying Social Security until the age of 70, and they should continue contributing to the retired spouse’s IRA if possible.

Plan sponsors need to improve employees' well-being by actively encouraging roll-ins.

The partner who first reaches 62 should consider delaying Social Security until the age of 70, and they should continue contributing to the retired spouse’s IRA if possible.

Wellness programs are key to helping employees change money behaviors that are negatively impacting their ability to save for retirement.

To build a strong portfolio, investors should consider blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends.

Retirement plan sponsors need to focus on both risk mitigation and risk transfer now that the IRS has terminated its determination letter program at the beginning of the year.

To build a strong portfolio, investors should consider blue-chip stocks that pay high dividends.

More than half of not-for-profit companies say ensuring workers are ready for the golden years remains a top priority in the immediate future’

Employees should opt for simpler annuities, which tend to be less expensive than those with more complicated terms.

Clients should opt for simpler annuities, which tend to be less expensive than those with more complicated terms.

Credit card debt, student loans and meager savings are plaguing workers—and employers need to help them get back on track.

After being urged by experts not to inhibit employees’ ability to save for their post-work years, the White House said incentives would not be cut.

When investing in a Roth IRA, retirement savers should rebalance their portfolio by replacing high-performing holdings with more value-priced investments.

Retirement savers should rebalance their portfolio by replacing high-performing holdings with more value-priced options.

After being urged by experts not to inhibit employees’ ability to save for their post-work years, the White House said incentives would not be cut.

The proposed Lifetime Income Disclosure Act may encourage workers to set aside more money for their post-employment years.

Two experts weigh in on whether there is a looming retirement crisis in the U.S., and provide opposite views on the issue.