Retirement Planning

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INmail: When lump-sum payouts make sense
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2020
INmail: When lump-sum payouts make sense

Requesting a lump payout can make sense for some people.

By Mary Beth Franklin
What advisers need to know about the new DOL rule
RIA NEWS DEC 18, 2020
What advisers need to know about the new DOL rule

The new interpretation on the definition of advice has some benefits for plan advisers, and it will be in place even if the rule is halted

By Emile Hallez
Workplace retirement plans saw 12.9% average savings rate in 2019
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2020
Workplace retirement plans saw 12.9% average savings rate in 2019

Participants contributed 7.6% of their pay, while employers put in 5.3%, the survey finds

By InvestmentNews
DC aggregators are key to retirement system's success
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 17, 2020
DC aggregators are key to retirement system's success

Consolidation in this business gives opportunities and challenges, guests at the RPA Convergence Roundtable and Think Tank said.

By Fred Barstein
Credit card debt being used for gifts, hurting retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2020
Credit card debt being used for gifts, hurting retirement

People are tacking on nearly $2,000 to credit card balances pay for holiday presents, a survey found

By Emile Hallez
Social Security lump sum rules and strategies
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2020
Social Security lump sum rules and strategies

No retroactive payouts are available before full retirement age

By Mary Beth Franklin
DOL may be too late with final fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2020
DOL may be too late with final fiduciary rule

The rule's effective date falls after the Biden administration comes into power, meaning its ultimate fate remains unclear

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
House lawmakers introduce legislation to promote sustainable investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2020
House lawmakers introduce legislation to promote sustainable investing

The measure, led by Rep. Andy Levin, would require advisers to consider environmental, social and governance factors in investment decisions

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Transamerica to halt sales of VAs with guarantees, fixed annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2020
Transamerica to halt sales of VAs with guarantees, fixed annuities

The decision follows a similar one by Prudential Financial to stop selling variable annuities with living benefits, amid extremely low interest rates

By Emile Hallez
INmail: Is your clients’ MAGI information up to date?
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2020
INmail: Is your clients’ MAGI information up to date?

The IRMAA surcharges outlined in notification letters apply only to 2021 Medicare premiums based on 2019 tax returns.

By Mary Beth Franklin
DOL limits retirement-plan proxy votes to those affecting financial returns
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2020
DOL limits retirement-plan proxy votes to those affecting financial returns

The move could curb shareholder actions related to sustainable investing

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Raymond James buys 401(k) plan provider NWPS
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2020
Raymond James buys 401(k) plan provider NWPS

In an unusual move, a broker-dealer is picking up a plan administrator

By Emile Hallez
Vestwell, Envestnet partner to create turnkey retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Vestwell, Envestnet partner to create turnkey retirement plans

Record keeping will be done by Vestwell, investing by Envestnet

By InvestmentNews
Broker-dealers at convergence of wealth and retirement
RIA NEWS DEC 09, 2020
Broker-dealers at convergence of wealth and retirement

The recent RPA Convergence Broker-Dealer Roundtable and Think Tank highlighted opportunities and challenges.

By Fred Barstein
Retirement savings legislation can overcome gridlock, lawmaker says
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Retirement savings legislation can overcome gridlock, lawmaker says

At a Senate hearing, a financial adviser and an insurance executive back small-business incentives and raising RMD age

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Paychex to offer pooled employer plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2020
Paychex to offer pooled employer plan

The payroll services giant’s program will start Jan. 1

By InvestmentNews
401(k) lawsuits explode in 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2020
401(k) lawsuits explode in 2020

New cases were filed against employers, and insurers have tamped down limits on fiduciary liability coverage

By Emile Hallez
401(k)s warming to rainy day savings, student loan features
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2020
401(k)s warming to rainy day savings, student loan features

While the majority of plans don't include such options, employers have become more receptive to financial wellness, according to new research

By Emile Hallez
INmail: Don’t wait beyond 70 to claim Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2020
INmail: Don’t wait beyond 70 to claim Social Security

There is no value to delaying Social Security beyond age 70 since delayed retirement credits end then.

By Mary Beth Franklin
CITs are sweeping through the retail 401(k) market
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2020
CITs are sweeping through the retail 401(k) market

Collective investment trusts are all about pooling assets, which is at the heart of the value of DC plans

By Fred Barstein