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Money-market debit cards for clients? Franklin CEO on the future of advice

Chief Executive Jenny Johnson outlined the $1.4 trillion manager's interest in technology and retirement assets at the Spark Forum

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No escaping IRMAAs by switching to Medicare Advantage

High-income surcharges apply regardless of how clients receive Medicare coverage

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Third-quarter annuity sales higher than in Q2, but below 2019 levels

VA sales drop 10% in Q3, while fixed annuity sales increase 11%

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Bipartisan retirement bill would increase RMD age to 75

The measure would build on the SECURE Act, but its legislative path is uncertain

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AIG to split off life insurance and retirement unit, names new CEO

Peter Zaffino, currently the company's president, will succeed current CEO Brian Duperreault March 1

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Fiduciary insurance costs soar amid new 401(k) litigation

It is arguably a scary time to be a retirement plan sponsor, and many might forgo liability coverage

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Fidelity on pace to dominate HSA business

Since 2016, Fidelity’s market share more than doubled, according to a recent Morningstar report

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Addressing women’s longevity gap

Advisers can help couples prepare today for survivorship and health care costs

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401(k) plans should allow cross selling: Report

Hearts & Wallets report finds participants want advice that their employer-sponsored plans simply can't provide

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Savings in DC plans increase, but outcomes remain ‘bleak’

Only the top 40% of near-retirement 401(k) participants by income have enough saved for retirement

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Low-cost VA for RIAs introduced by RetireOne and Protective

The variable annuity product has mortality and expense fees of 30 basis points

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In-plan retirement income slow to arrive

Figuring out how defined-contribution plans can provide a guaranteed stream of income requires all hands on deck

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Medicare 2021 open enrollment begins Oct. 15

Retirees may be able to save money by reviewing new options for Medicare Advantage and drug plans for next year

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Another financial pro fired after racist insult

Prudential cuts rep after he allegedly tells a Korean-American social media star to "go back to Wuhan" at a California restaurant

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Employers, workers want much more than 401(k)s from RPAs

Companies are five times as likely to say they feel responsible for workers' financial wellbeing than seven years ago, a survey found

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PE to fuel insurance industry M&A: Report

Deals are likely to start happening more often and will be led by private equity, a report from Cerulli Associates suggests

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Renewed emphasis on health care planning coming, says Cerulli

The HSA business is set to evolve as financial wellness programs proliferate

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Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study

Even though a federal appeals court vacated the measure in 2018, its impact lives on

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80% of older workers financially illiterate: Survey

The results show retirement will be an uncertain time for many, according to The American College of Financial Services

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Retirement advisory firms must adapt or face attrition

National aggregators are forcing independents to act