The Standard & Poor's 500 index is closing at its highest level in five years as the stock market extends a New Year's rally.

The disconnect between the age requirement for drawing Medicare benefits and the age for full Social Security continues to lead many retirees to short-change themselves.

Corporate Compensation Plans, Inc.'s new coverage provides lump-sum coverage for employees' 401(k) retirement plans in case of a major disability.

Prudential has teamed with American Century Investments line-up of target-date funds to create Prudential IncomeFlex Target with LIVESTRONG Portfolios.