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Advisors say some clients are driven solely by the fear of running out of money, rather than an actual need to continue working.
The remedy may not always be easy, but advisors can make a long-lasting difference for America’s middle child.
Savers with significant assets can get great retirement advice, but those of lesser means are often left out.
Retirement industry experts hope the proposed regulations will help put a stop to cookie-cutter lawsuits targeting well-meaning plan sponsors.
Persistent inflation and longevity gains, along with worries about Social Security, have pushed up Americans’ retirement savings target.
A recent rule change requiring higher earners to use Roth accounts for catch-up contributions has some adopting a different strategy.
Inputting inaccurate Social Security benefit projections is a real problem in retirement planning, experts warned.
The self-proclaimed planning nerd said the soft skills needed to talk clients about retirement are more important than ever.
Large language models are not only reshaping recruiting and hiring methods but also how workers approach retirement savings and planning.
Gen Z currently prefers individual stocks, but those that do own ETFs value advisor recommendations more highly.
Future retirees may have more opportunities this year to buoy their assets, insulating themselves from rising healthcare costs and inflation.
New products offer some of the retirement stability once provided by pensions, according to a new study.
The head start and greater financial confidence is translating to more younger clients for advisors.
Here’s what changes to Social Security payouts, tax deductions and Medicare premiums mean for retirees’ cash flow in 2026.
Women, near-retirees and younger retirees reported the largest drops in confidence, highlighting a growing need for highly personalized planning and education.