The years immediately preceding and following retirement are some of the most financially precarious, and for people preparing for that transition, missteps could be costly. In this issue, you'll find the greatest risks to your portfolio during this so-called dangerous decade—along with strategies for mitigating them.
Elsewhere in the magazine, Schwab experts discuss the future of Social Security, explain why municipal bonds can be attractive during a downturn, offer tips on what could trigger—and how to deal with—an IRS audit, and more.