Saving for Retirement
Learn about traditional and new methods of saving for retirement, including products and ideas on how advisors can help clients save for retirement.
Early boomers vs. late boomers
By Staff Writer62.9% -- Percentage of older boomers with retirement accounts compared with only 57.7 percent of younger boomers. 21% -- Percentage of younger boomers with...
February 03, 2009
New research: 401(k) fees take "substantial" toll on retirement savingsAs 401(k) plan participants become responsible for more of their plan costs, their fee accountability is taking a "substantial" toll on retirement savings, according to...
February 02, 2009
IRA ownership greatest among baby boomersBaby boomers account for 50 percent of all IRA ownership, including traditional, Roth and employer-sponsored IRAs. New research from the Investment Company Institute also shows seven...
February 01, 2009
Hard times call for connection with boomersIn the past year, troubling financial news has generated great concern among baby boomers as many have watched the value of their retirement accounts plummet. As trusted financial advisors, how do you attract boomers to your business and provide
February 01, 2009
"Oh, my aching back"When asked, most potential clients do not know what their two most critical financial challenges will be as they age in place. The first challenge is "running out of money before we run out of life." The second is "running out of
February 01, 2009
Making the most of winning IRA strategiesAs you talk with your clients in this still relatively new year, you're most likely hearing very similar comments and seeing common emotions in them: uncertainty and fear. Using your expertise and experience, you have an opportunity to calm
February 01, 2009
How Online 401(k) Plans Can Address Your Clients' Pension ConcernsIt would be imprudent to write about retirement plans today without acknowledging the financial and employment concerns the country is facing. Stories abound about the diminishing value of retirement accounts, and a small number of companies have
January 31, 2009
"Oh, my aching back"When asked, most potential clients do not know what their two most critical financial challenges will be as they age in place. The first challenge is "running out of money before we run out of life." The second is "running out of