Retirement Planning

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Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally
OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally

Discussion around the “pensionization” of 401(k)s is emerging, which requires a different asset allocation mindset.

By Anna Garcia
Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2024
Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors

Annual study from Fidelity reveals increasing hopes and demands for advisors, as well as changing appetites within investment menus.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan jumps on the lifetime income bandwagon
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2024
JPMorgan jumps on the lifetime income bandwagon

JPMorgan Asset Management is the latest firm to spice up its target date funds with a dash of annuities.

By Leo Almazora
Expect lower Social Security COLA amid slower inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2024
Expect lower Social Security COLA amid slower inflation

Retirees can be more affected by inflation, and cost increases are not consistent across categories or geographies.

By Emile Hallez
How has fee compression affected retirement planning?
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2024
How has fee compression affected retirement planning?

Fee compression is the retirement market adapting to address decumulation needs of plan participants, says Broadridge.

By Josh Welsh
Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say

Vow to end taxes on benefits, without any other changes to Social Security, would make the system run out of money sooner.

By Emile Hallez
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans

The bipartisan measure introduced in the House of Representatives would widen the 401(k) savings window to include workers between 18 and 21 years old.

By Leo Almazora
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working

Federal census data point to a trend of delayed retirement, with some states leading the way in growth of senior-age workers.

By Leo Almazora
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans

Poll of 1,000 adults reveals more than two-thirds concerned over living expenses, savings shortfalls, and a lack of guaranteed retirement income.

By Leo Almazora
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors

Fidelity says a 65-year-old retiring today will face $165k in health care and medical expenses – more than twice what the average American expects.

By Leo Almazora
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2024
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says

Analysis of Federal Reserve data shows how the continuing burden of debt and debt payments impact older households.

By Leo Almazora
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2024
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading

Trading activity was eight times higher than usual on Monday, a level not seen since March 2020, according to Alight Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2024
Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist

Survey research reveals fresh insights on retirement uncertainties, inflation, and generational pressures among other stressors.

By Leo Almazora
Why student loan debt is the biggest barrier to retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2024
Why student loan debt is the biggest barrier to retirement planning

Change is needed to help remove barriers to saving, says advisor.

By Chris Davis
Most Americans agree Social Security can’t stay status quo
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2024
Most Americans agree Social Security can’t stay status quo

Research by Nationwide reveals almost three-quarters fear funds will run out before they die, while nearly four-fifths see a need for reform.

By Leo Almazora
Why clients really want to talk to their advisor about the weather
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 31, 2024
Why clients really want to talk to their advisor about the weather

Americans fear that natural disasters could devastate retirement savings.

By Steve Randall
DC plans crucial against retirement income shortfalls, says Morningstar report
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 30, 2024
DC plans crucial against retirement income shortfalls, says Morningstar report

New model finds most workers not in plans may not hit their retirement goals, with single females, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers at greater risk.

By Leo Almazora
Are military households more prepped for retirement?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2024
Are military households more prepped for retirement?

Research hints veterans and their partners have done a better job strategizing for withdrawals, health expenses, and other retirement scenarios.

By Leo Almazora
Second court blocks all aspects of DOL's fiduciary rule
COMPLIANCE JUL 29, 2024
Second court blocks all aspects of DOL's fiduciary rule

A stay issued on Friday adds to an order in a separate case against the Department of Labor.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors want to "freeze time" rather than retire
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 29, 2024
Advisors want to "freeze time" rather than retire

Advisors, ironically, aren't really interested in retiring but Dynasty Financial's Casey Jorgensen argues it's a fiduciary duty.

By Josh Welsh