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The nation’s 90-and-older population nearly tripled over the past three decades, reaching 1.9 million in 2010, according to a report released today by the U.S. Census Bureau and supported by the National Institute on Aging.

Every adviser with clients who are nearing retirement should start talking to them at least six months before they turn 65 — or sooner if they intend to retire early — about when and how to tap Medicare.

Many harbor misconceptions about government medical programs; others just clueless.

Thought you were immune from your parents’ debts? Not so fast. Twenty-nine states have “filial support” laws that could be used to go after patients’ adult children for unpaid long-term-care bills.

In a recent survey, The Washington Post asked white women and black women about their outlook and priorities when it comes to issues such as money, religion, and marriage.

‘Gigantic bull’s-eye’ under fiduciary standard.

Financial advisers ‘hide under the table’ when clients ask about future health care costs, says Coughlin; guessing game.

Award-winning economist talks about the impact of an aging population on stocks, the value of annuities and retirement outcomes for the elderly.

Successful investing stems from process, not goals.

Wealthy expect more, so they divide funds among several advisers.