Retirement Planning

Displaying 7958 results
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
BlackRock, Wells Fargo reportedly preparing ESG funds for 401(k) plans

Both companies are said to be developing target-date funds with this focus.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
Labor Department partners with two life insurers on abandoned plans

Will try to determine whether more than 2,000 retirement plans are abandoned.

By Brian Croce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2018
SEC rule proposal doesn't include 401(k) sponsors in 'best interest' advice

Plan sponsors are left out of the equation because they don't appear to fall within the definition of "retail" investor, legal experts say.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2018
SEC best-interest proposal doesn't affect 401(k) brokers

The proposed best-interest standard applies only to 'retail customers,' a definition that seems to omit broker recommendations to retirement plans. RIAs, though, are still on the hook.

By Fred Reish
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2018
LPL in talks to sell 401(k) rollover platform to Global Retirement Partners

The sale would keep the platform in the LPL network, and could be used as a way to lure retirement advisers away from Independent Financial Partners.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
How advisers can navigate ESG investing in 401(k) plans

Despite shifting tones from presidential administrations, advisers can still safely apply ESG factors in investment decisions.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 11, 2018
Should 401(k) advisers limit their roster of record keepers?

Advisers must weigh pros such as ease and efficiency against drawbacks like client risk and less leverage.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Decoding 2034: Social Security's Crucial Year

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Defined-contribution plan loan and hardship distribution rules eased

Advisers need to understand the new rules so they can help clients in need.

By Bloomberg
OPINION JUN 08, 2018
Why saying goodbye to your clients and business is hard

Advisers should consider the challenges they may face when retiring, as many find this transition to be harder than they anticipated

By Joni Youngwirth
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2018
Rich kids banking on their inheritance for retirement security

Survey of "mass affluent" Americans reveals that young people view parents' wealth as safety net.

By Bloomberg
401(k) advisers, is your value proposition even valuable?
OPINION JUN 06, 2018
401(k) advisers, is your value proposition even valuable?

Investment expertise is no longer viewed as a coveted service — these days, it's just table stakes.

By Aaron Pottichen
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2018
Why 401(k) advisers should heed TPA consolidation

Shops that do plan administration have been getting snapped up recently, a trend that could disrupt advisers' businesses.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Vanguard: More than half of 401(k) participants invest solely in target-date funds

Annual report also finds voluntary and default savings rates are converging.

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Medicare trust fund will be exhausted in 2026, three years earlier than expected

New depletion date is blamed on lower payroll taxes, less revenue from taxing Social Security benefits and higher-than-expected spending.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Allianz and Vestwell partner on 401(k) distribution

The life insurer is promoting Vestwell's automated services to retirement-plan advisers at independent broker-dealers.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Unlocking Social Security's Future: 2034 Outlook

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Taxpayer lobbying group sues to kill California automatic retirement savings plan

Suit argues that the California Secure Choice program is preempted by ERISA.

By Arleen Jacobius
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 04, 2018
Invesco sued for 'indiscriminately' loading 401(k) plan with in-house funds

At least 93% of the funds in the Invesco 401(k) plan are proprietary investments, according to the plaintiffs.

By Greg Iacurci