Retirement Planning

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Where does the SECURE Act stand?
OPINION DEC 11, 2019
Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

By Jamie Hopkins
Reducing potential family conflicts
OPINION DEC 09, 2019
Reducing potential family conflicts

Even a close family can have quarrels during the estate planning process.

By Raymond C. Radigan
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2019
Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

By InvestmentNews
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2019
Why retirement plan advisers should act as 3(38) investment fiduciaries

And why they should charge plan sponsors less for the service.

By Fred Barstein
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy
OPINION DEC 05, 2019
How advisers can help prevent elder bankruptcy

Advisers can use cutting-edge planning solutions to help seniors and their families avoid financial hardships.

By Tom Burmeister
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 25, 2019
DOL digital 401(k) rule not digital enough, industry says

Some stakeholders say the disclosure proposal is still paper-centric and should take into account newer technologies.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) plans are an illusion
OPINION NOV 21, 2019
401(k) plans are an illusion

The participants are what matter, not the plan

By Fred Barstein
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market
OPINION NOV 11, 2019
Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market

The opportunities are not without challenges, however

By Aaron Schumm
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2019
Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

High-income surcharges will be adjusted for inflation for the first time in a decade

By Mary Beth Franklin
Cybersecurity is a ticking time bomb for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2019
Cybersecurity is a ticking time bomb for 401(k)s

Advisers need to understand the issues, the risks and the roles of each of the parties in the 401(k) food chain that handle data, especially participant data

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 24, 2019
Why more seniors are working longer

Improved health, changing job characteristics and Social Security rules are responsible for the graying workforce.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2019
Captrust strikes again, buys $1.5 billion RIA

Boston Advisors sells its financial advisory business to the big-time buyer of RIAs.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2019
Bad news for advisers offering financial wellness programs

They're at a competitive disadvantage relative to 401(k) vendors, health-plan providers and others, according to a new report

By Greg Iacurci
Why 401(k) advisers should pay attention to Ascensus' TPA buying spree
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2019
Why 401(k) advisers should pay attention to Ascensus' TPA buying spree

Ascensus' FuturePlan has made more than two dozen acquisitions in the last two years.

By Fred Barstein
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants
OPINION OCT 08, 2019
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants

401(k)-plan advisers are well-positioned to provide investment advice to participants, but it could prove legally treacherous.

By Fred Reish
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2019
Factors to consider before taking a pension buyout

It's a challenging calculation that involves several unknown variables.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) plans lag in ESG investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2019
401(k) plans lag in ESG investing

Investor zeal for funds guided by environmental, social and governance criteria has not translated into new retirement plan options.

By Greg Iacurci
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

The Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs reform.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs a reform.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) lawsuits get more complex
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2019
401(k) lawsuits get more complex

One recent case alleges an employer didn't appropriately take into account index-fund tracking error.

By Greg Iacurci