Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Georgetown sued for allegedly violating fiduciary duties in its 403(b) plans

Plan participants claim 'inefficient and costly' system.

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Massachusetts finds MetLife 'missing' pensioners, Galvin says

Two months after the insurer provided the names of those owed pension payments, the state has located the majority of them.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2018
Startup offers annuities online on a subscription plan

Blueprint Income's founders aim to save America from retirement insecurity.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2018
How low can 401(k) advisory fees go?

Amid increased regulatory scrutiny and litigation, fees aren't likely to stabilize any time soon.

By Fred Barstein
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2018
Popular 403(b) resource launching directory of fiduciary advisers

Registered reps and insurance agents won't be included on the clearinghouse.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 26, 2018
Even the strongest retirement plans can be derailed by health care costs

New guide offers ideas for estimating and funding retiree health care.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2018
NYU lawsuit becomes first 403(b) fee case to go to trial

The university was one of about a dozen prominent schools sued by Jerry Schlichter in 2016.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2018
Social Security underpaid 82% of dually entitled widows and widowers

Agency failed to tell survivors that they could switch to a higher retirement benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
Hub International acquires RIA with $850 million in retirement plan assets

The aggregator has a new focus on the 401(k) market.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
DOL fiduciary rule continues to take toll on annuity sales

Uncertainty over the Labor Department rule, in addition to a potential SEC fiduciary regulation and others from the states, was a primary contributor to the industry's slide.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2018
Future retirees more vulnerable to income shocks

The increased use of annuities and reverse mortgage could improve outcomes.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2018
Active TDF managers push to compete on fees

Fees are one of the most important metrics for advisers and plan sponsors when selecting TDFs.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 20, 2018
Growth in Health Savings Accounts may have stalled, says EBRI

Many accounts are unfunded and not receiving contributions, group finds.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2018
Tough tax season for victims of Social Security hack

Crooks stole their benefits, but the victims received 1099s for reportable income.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2018
Social Security underpaid 82% of dually entitled widows and widowers

Agency failed to tell survivors that they could switch to a higher retirement benefit later.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2018
What's the right number of funds in a 401(k) plan?

There's no hard-and-fast rule, but too many can overwhelm participants and breed bad decisions.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2018
New tax law likely to make divorce negotiations more acrimonious

Elimination of the tax break divorcees get for paying alimony gives them less incentive to be generous to their former spouse.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2018
T. Rowe Price expands partnership with Financial Engines

Plan sponsors will get access to Financial Engines' full suite of managed-account services and improved technology integration.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2018
New details into MetLife pension scandal raise questions and alarms

State and federal inquiries promise to drag on for months.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2018
New tax law could increase pension risk transfers

Lower tax rates make it more advantageous to fully fund pension plans, often a prerequisite to conducting a pension risk transfer.

By Greg Iacurci