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Crushing debt keeps new doctors in the red for a decade
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2025
Crushing debt keeps new doctors in the red for a decade

New research shows physicians start their careers at least $200K in debt.

By Steve Randall
Consistent participation leads to sizable 401(k) gains, EBRI/ICI study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2025
Consistent participation leads to sizable 401(k) gains, EBRI/ICI study finds

Analysis of four-year data shows average account balances nearly doubling among steady savers, with younger workers seeing the largest percentage growth.

By Leo Almazora
Gen X investors feeling underserved as affluent investors split on advisor satisfaction
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2025
Gen X investors feeling underserved as affluent investors split on advisor satisfaction

Survey research shows just over half of Gen Xers satisfied with advice as retirement and economic anxieties take a toll.

By Leo Almazora
Great wealth transfer is not just about money, says Edward Jones' Lewandowski
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2025
Great wealth transfer is not just about money, says Edward Jones' Lewandowski

With trillions of dollars in transit, HNW expert sees a bigger picture.

By Steve Randall
Employees tapping retirement funds amid financial strain, led by Gen Zs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2025
Employees tapping retirement funds amid financial strain, led by Gen Zs

Report highlights lack of options for those faced with emergency expenses.

By Steve Randall
Elon Musk's DOGE compromised critical Social Security data, whistleblower claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2025
Elon Musk's DOGE compromised critical Social Security data, whistleblower claims

A complaint by the Social Security Administration's chief data officer alleges numbers, names, and other sensitive information were handled in a way that creates "enormous vulnerabilities."

By Leo Almazora
Why Trump's tax megabill brings new wrinkles — and opportunities — for Roth IRA conversions
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Why Trump's tax megabill brings new wrinkles — and opportunities — for Roth IRA conversions

The recently enacted OBBBA makes lower tax rates "permanent," though other provisions could still make earlier Roth conversions appealing under the right conditions.

By Leo Almazora
Life insurance linked to greater financial confidence: Corebridge
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Life insurance linked to greater financial confidence: Corebridge

Americans with life insurance coverage are far more likely to feel assured of their loved ones' future, though myths and misconceptions still hold many back from getting coverage.

By Leo Almazora
Nearly half of retirement plan participants would invest in private assets, Schroders finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2025
Nearly half of retirement plan participants would invest in private assets, Schroders finds

Poll of 1,500 retirement plan investors finds 45% interested in private equity and private debt, with more than three-quarters saying they'd ramp up contributions as a result.

By Leo Almazora
'WISH Act' could dramatically improve retirement adequacy for long-term services and supports: Morningstar report
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2025
'WISH Act' could dramatically improve retirement adequacy for long-term services and supports: Morningstar report

Morningstar's analysis found that the WISH Act would have a positive impact on reducing the shortfall of funds retirees will experience, with the largest impact on single men and women.

By Andy Burt
Pension funds missing tech rally turn to completion portfolios
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2025
Pension funds missing tech rally turn to completion portfolios

Investors find they are underexposed to names like Nvidia and Microsoft.

By Bloomberg
At 90 years old, Social Security remains vital for most Americans' retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2025
At 90 years old, Social Security remains vital for most Americans' retirement

A survey reveals seven in 10 expect it to be a source of income, while most non-retired respondents worry about its continued sustainability.

By Leo Almazora
High-net-worth women over 60 are a rich potential client base, if you understand them
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2025
High-net-worth women over 60 are a rich potential client base, if you understand them

LPL's head of HNW planning says too many advisors are making a common mistake.

By Steve Randall
Jackson study reveals gaps in retirement resilience as market risks persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
Jackson study reveals gaps in retirement resilience as market risks persist

Market risk index shows hidden perils in seeking safety, and potential benefits from non-traditional investment vehicles.

By Leo Almazora
Seniors face surge in high-dollar impersonation scams, FTC warns
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
Seniors face surge in high-dollar impersonation scams, FTC warns

Federal data show reports of at least $100,000 in losses skyrocketed to hit $445 million in 2024.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital and Alto announce key hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2025
iCapital and Alto announce key hires

The fintech firms' latest additions, including veterans from Bloomberg and JPMorgan, come amid rising demand for alternative assets in the retirement space.

By Leo Almazora
Social Security COLA for 2026 set to rise modestly following latest inflation data
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2025
Social Security COLA for 2026 set to rise modestly following latest inflation data

Experts flag potential risks for seniors as headline readings for July obscure higher jumps in key price categories.

By Leo Almazora
Labor Department withdraws annuity safe harbor rule after industry pushback
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2025
Labor Department withdraws annuity safe harbor rule after industry pushback

Industry group IRI hails regulator's reversal as a win for financial professionals, plan sponsors, and retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors eye private market investments for 401(k)s as interest builds
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2025
Advisors eye private market investments for 401(k)s as interest builds

Report suggests strong demand for adding alternative assets to retirement plans.

By Steve Randall
Americans share confusion, concerns ahead of Social Security's 90th anniversary
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2025
Americans share confusion, concerns ahead of Social Security's 90th anniversary

Surveys show continued misconceptions and pessimism about the program, as well as bipartisan support for reforms to sustain it into the future.

By Leo Almazora