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People are living longer, which can complicate retirement planning, according to Northwestern Mutual. With longevity on the rise, individual retirement planning needs to include asset accumulation and savings, as well as strategies for managing the personal and financial risks that can arise when you live into your 80s or 90s.

Convenience comes at a price. Sometimes its quality. Sometimes its cost.

Vanguard is lowering the purchase fee on its Emerging Markets Index Fund from .50 percent to .25 percent.

Most retirees and pre-retirees worry about their health in retirement and how they will pay for any unforeseen healthcare costs. Nationwide Financial has launched its Personal Health Care Assessment to help advisors estimate their clients health care expenses in retirement.

Studies have shown that 401(k) plan participants who take advantage of financial advice or Help features of their plan experience higher returns on their investments, with lower risk, but a high percentage of people who have access to advice dont take it. So why are so many people afraid of...

John Hancock Financial Network announced Wednesday it has become part of the Retirement Income Industry Association, a nonprofit organization focused on providing education, products, processes and advisory services for boosting retirement security.