Social Security

Many seniors are unaware that Medicare premium payments are deductible, while their spouses who are still working can contribute to a spousal IRA and reduce their taxable income.

Many seniors are unaware that Medicare premium payments are deductible, while their spouses who are still working can contribute to a spousal IRA and reduce their taxable income.

Getting married could boost couples' retirement prospects as it opens more retirement savings options, such as a spousal IRA.

Getting married could boost couples' retirement prospects as it opens more retirement savings options, such as a spousal IRA.

Investors can expect a bill from their traditional IRA or Roth IRA if they hold non-traditional assets, such as limited partnerships.

Despite a stock market rally, it is possible that American's 401(k) returns will remain low.

Here’s one reason why clients should consider maxing out their contributions ahead of claiming deductions this year.

Here’s one reason why clients should consider maxing out their contributions ahead of claiming deductions this year.

Clients in their 20s should focus on retirement savings as much as their other financial needs, such as rent and credit card payments.

Retirees who earned at least 40 work credits are entitled to Medicare Part A and can pay for Part B through their Social Security checks.

Retirees who earned at least 40 work credits are entitled to Medicare Part A and can pay for Part B through their Social Security checks.

From a tax perspective, donating required minimum distributions from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity is a smart move for retirees.

From a tax perspective, donating required minimum distributions from a traditional IRA to a qualified charity is a smart move for retirees.

Small businesses would not be allowed to enroll their employees automatically in state-run plans under legislation introduced in Congress.

Investors need to increase their allocation to stocks and other riskier investments to get the portfolio return that they need to secure their retirement.

Employees can fully deduct their IRA contributions if they have no access to a workplace retirement.

People are saving more money for retirement and setting up more retirement accounts, with fewer savers borrowing from their funds, according to author Dan Kadlec.

Clients can fully deduct their IRA contributions if they have no access to a workplace retirement plan.

People are saving more money for retirement and setting up more retirement accounts, with fewer savers borrowing from their funds, according to author Dan Kadlec.

Retirees on Social Security can expect the government to garnish a portion of their benefits if they fail to make student loan payments.