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Money-market debit cards for clients? Franklin CEO on the future of advice
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2020
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

By Emile Hallez
No escaping IRMAAs by switching to Medicare Advantage
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2020
No escaping IRMAAs by switching to Medicare Advantage

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

By Mary Beth Franklin
Chief investment officers outline future of DC plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2020
Chief investment officers outline future of DC plans

Investments are at the heart of defined-contribution plans, giving CIOs a crucial role in helping workers prepare for retirement

By Fred Barstein
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2020
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits

The similar cases, against Allstate and Northern Trust, were also brought by the same law firms

By Emile Hallez
Retirement saving is hard even for people who can afford it
RETIREMENT OPINION NOV 02, 2020
Retirement saving is hard even for people who can afford it

The voluntary nature of defined-contribution plans creates room for some common psychological blind spots to get in the way of saving

By Vicki L. Bogan
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s

Plan fiduciaries could have to prove that nonfinancial factors of ESG funds are in the best interest of workers, one lawyer said

By Emile Hallez
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus

With demand from investors growing, plan sponsors focus on their fiduciary duty

By Jeff Benjamin
INmail: The best month to start Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
INmail: The best month to start Social Security benefits

There is a different rule for people who claim Social Security benefits before full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope

There’s a lot in the bill for pre-retirees, company sponsors and retirees, but the changes proposed for retirees jumped out at me

By George Moriarty
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2020
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans

Agency takes the term 'ESG' out of the text, but opponents say the regulation's chill factor remains

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Estate tax strategies heading into the election
RETIREMENT OPINION OCT 29, 2020
Estate tax strategies heading into the election

A new administration could mean estate tax changes happen sooner than expected

By Mark Rubin & Allen Injijian
Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2020
Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again

COVID-19 could lead more workers to take money out of retirement accounts, according to a survey from Edelman Financial Engines

By Emile Hallez
Bipartisan retirement bill would increase RMD age to 75
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
Bipartisan retirement bill would increase RMD age to 75

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

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans

More than $3 billion was returned in fiscal 2020 through investigations, voluntary corrections and other programs, according to the agency

By Emile Hallez
Collapse of three-legged stool threatens retirement security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
Collapse of three-legged stool threatens retirement security

The worsening outlook will likely trigger 401(k), Social Security reform

By Mary Beth Franklin
AIG to split off life insurance and retirement unit, names new CEO
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2020
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

By Bloomberg
Demand for financial wellness is overwhelming
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2020
Demand for financial wellness is overwhelming

Plan sponsors want the services for their participants, but wellness has done little to help people improve their financial lives

By Fred Barstein
Americans worry inflation will make retirement unaffordable
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2020
Americans worry inflation will make retirement unaffordable

59% of those surveyed by Allianz believe rising costs will prevent them from enjoying life in retirement

By InvestmentNews
INmail: Social Security do-over options
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 26, 2020
INmail: Social Security do-over options

Someone who has been collecting Social Security for more than a year can't stop her benefits now, but she might be able to in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
160 at MassMutual face layoffs due to Empower deal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2020
160 at MassMutual face layoffs due to Empower deal

About 90% of a group of 2,000 MassMutual workers have been informed that they will receive job offers, according to the companies

By Emile Hallez