retirement

By Andy Moore Financial products and services can be complicated, which is one reason some people choose to hire a financial advisor. But those complexities are also sometimes at the root of why people fire their advisors. Poor communication from advisor to client can prolong the client’s...

By Chris Murray Planning for all of the variables of retirement, and understanding how they intertwine, can be tricky. More and more, inflation is becoming a concerning variable that people should factor into their financial plan for retirement. Inflation, which has hit a 40-year-high, has...

By Justin M. Biance Taxes are on the minds of many this time of year with the filing deadline looming. But too often, people think about taxes only on a one-year-at-a-time basis, forgetting or putting off the need to adjust their strategy for future years – most importantly, their retirement...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened? On Feb. 28, 1975, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corp. paid out its first check. Where The Market Was: The S&P 500 was trading at 81.59 and the Dow closed the day at 739.05...

By Peter Blatt When it comes to investing, people fall into many categories.  There are risk-takers and there are overly cautious people. Some investors react to every up and down in the market, exulting in the gains they achieved at trading day’s end or fretting every time their stock...

By Mark S. Gardner, CSSCS Life after retirement can be full of changes and challenges, not least understanding how taxes will impact your income and deductions.  Different tax rules can apply to each type of income you receive, so it’s crucial to make tax planning part of your...

Imagine that a group of people are locked in a room with a big of pot of cash. Whoever outlives everyone else gets to keep the remaining money. Most people today would describe this as the plot of a slightly demented Netflix series. Coming from the insurance industry, I would simply call it a...

By Kyle Bloyd “Retirement planning” and “financial planning” are often used interchangeably, but there are significant differences in the terms. Understanding what each means is important to creating a strong financial future. Financial planners help clients accumulate and...

By Christian Cyr, CPA When people arrive at retirement after decades of work, they often are ready to celebrate. Co-workers may even send them off with a champagne toast. But perhaps those fledgling retirees should temper that celebration just a tad. Retirement may be an emotional victory, but it...

Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook has been leading the tech giant for the last ten years, and a report suggests he "probably" won't be with the company in another ten years' time. What Happened: The Apple Insider has reported, quoting...

What Happened: ForUsAll, a San Francisco-based retirement plan provider, introduced an alternative 401(k) plan that provides in-plan access to cryptocurrency. According to a report, the company, which manages $1.7 billion in AUM, will enable employers to offer crypto as the plan’s alternative...

Money Morning recently released the results of its 2021 investor survey, which revealed the latest trends in the knowledge, habits and goals of today's investors. According to the survey results, the most popular reason for investing in 2021 is to grow net worth. In particular, the stock market...

One-third of the population has no plan for retirement. That’s according to famed investor and businessman Kevin O’Leary, who spoke with Benzinga about his experiences during the coronavirus pandemic — and financial literacy initiatives for 2021. In March...

Have you started saving for retirement? If you answered yes, congratulations on taking the necessary steps to ensure financial freedom during your golden years. If your answer was a no, it’s time to start planning for the future before it’s too late. But how do you start saving? What...

The following post was written and/or published as a collaboration between Benzinga’s in-house sponsored content team and a financial partner of Benzinga. Retirement is a great accomplishment, a signal of professional and financial triumph. For most people, it’s the endgame—a well...