Wiser Advisor

These quick and easy steps could make 2016 a great year for you and your savings accounts.

These retirement statistics drive home the basics of saving and investment.

In your golden years, you'll need healthcare more than ever. Make sure you're prepared to cover those expenses.

Even small fees can hurt your performance more than you might believe.

If you work while receiving Social Security, your income could take some unexpected hits.

Maintaining the right balance of risk and safety in your retirement portfolio is essential to your long-term financial security.

Here's a rundown of the major changes retirement savers should be aware of.

None of us know what our future will look like, but this strategy will help you prepare for any scenario.

Helping a young person get a start on retirement savings can be a powerful gift. We look at starter retirement accounts and the potential returns -- and learning opportunities -- that come with them.

We look at the role of cash reserves in the world of the retiree -- how they can work for and against the investor who's trying to shelter their resources from bear markets but also develop them with gains from stocks and other instruments.

Moving to a relatively inexpensive location is one way to help your retirement income go further, but understanding what factors drive those costs is key to doing it successfully. We look at the up-front and back-end costs that come with choosing a new region for the retiree.

If you have the option, consider buying some individual stocks for your 401(k) -- but be aware of the risk you're assuming.

Your business represents a toolkit of investment opportunities when it comes to saving for retirement, and it will be critical to financing your post-work years. We look at strategies for leveraging these assets throughout the life cycle of your ownership.

Don't automatically make the default decision of quitting work at 65. One of these alternative retirement options could make you and yours happier.

Being a stay-at-home mom or dad presents unique retirement-planning challenges. Here are some tips to help make sure you can retire in comfort, whether you earn an income or not.

Many Gen-Xers took huge hits to their savings in the dot-com bubble and the financial crisis, but a comfortable retirement isn't lost yet.

Wills and POAs may not be the most romantic subjects, but after the honeymoon is over, a bit of estate planning can grant you and yours both peace of mind and financial security.

Dropping out of the workforce at age 65 isn't for everyone. Here's why.

Have you waited until middle age or later to start planning your retirement? If so, don't panic -- all is not lost.

Three examples of plans that can help the self-employed get their nest egg growing.