They're in their prime earning years, often saving for their kids' college education at the same time they're forced to support an aging parent (while, of course, trying to save for their own retirements, too.) In this exclusive <i>Lifestages</i> special report, <i>InvestmentNews</i> focuses on the middle years: 40 to 60.
THE SUN IS SETTING on the golden age of retirement. In Europe, where generous retirement benefits have been a bulwark of the postwar social compact, the realities of increased longevity and a bigger population
The Department of Labor's unprecedented move to ask if 401(k) plan advice models should favor passively managed funds over actively managed ones has advisers alarmed that the choice of funds they can recommend to clients will be restricted.
Rational markets? Hardly. In reality, humans tend to have a narrow focus -- often missing the obvious
As soon as he heard that 13-year-old Margaret Hurt was in danger of losing the horse she had been riding since becoming sick with leukemia two years ago, Preston Byers agreed to donate $6,000 to help her buy Hoochie.
Listed as a "monument to unparalleled success," the largest home for sale in the United States comes with plenty of space but no carpet, tiles or interior walls. It's up to the future buyer to finish it.
High-net-worth investors in the U.S. are more pessimistic about the economic recovery than wealthy individuals in many other nations, according to survey released today by Barclays Wealth.
There's no single solution for dealing with such a diverse age group. But in this clip from Digital Adviser2Adviser, we look at three key points to discuss with clients -- including long-term care.
Maliz Beams, one of the highest- ranking women at TIAA-CREF, is leaving as part of a management reshuffling at the firm, which oversees $426 billion in retirement assets.
Many go by 'gut feeling,' survey finds; most admit they're not saving enough for old age
PAC funding boosts ASPPA's clout on Capitol Hill; 'bigger voice'
The passage of a bill that would permit in-plan Roth conversions and allow partial annuitization of annuity contracts could prove to be a boon for financial advisers.
Mon dieu! When it comes to fiscal restraint, the U.S. is no better than France
It should be easier for employers to include annuities in their retirement plans because Americans are at risk of outliving their savings, an insurer told Labor and Treasury department officials today
Dr. Doom sees anemic growth in third quarter; 'stock markets could sharply correct'
Social Security just celebrated its 75th birthday. Economist Laurence Kotlikoff says it's time to retire the cash-strapped pension plan -- or face disastrous results.
Baby boomers approaching retirement may be nervous about outliving their savings — but they continue to keep most of their money in riskier investments.
Linton, Ulian jump to Bank of America; 'organizational shift in mindset'
Investors seeking the safety of government-insured certificates of deposit and a chance to profit from market rallies may end up earning nothing and owing taxes for their efforts.
