Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2018
Social Security rules for new retirees

Clients can claim benefits even if earnings exceed annual limit.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2018
Growth of HSAs opens new market for financial advisers

Health savings accounts are an investment planning opportunity, given most of their $45 billion sits in cash.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2018
January surprise of vanishing Social Security COLA

Blame smaller-than-expected benefits on higher Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2018
Tax law's pass-through provision could harm 401(k) plans

Law creates a differential in tax rates that may lead business owners to shy away from sponsoring a retirement plan, or water down existing benefits.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2018
AARP, state regulators launch find-an-adviser tool

Site recommends questions investors should ask before hiring a financial adviser.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2018
States already seeking workarounds to Republican tax changes

New York Gov. Cuomo promises to sue federal government, make changes in state tax code.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2018
Wall Street aims to protect 401(k)s from hacking nightmare

A system for backing up bank accounts is expanding to include other nest eggs.

By Bloomberg
NextCapital gets $30 million more in funding for its digital advice platforms
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 04, 2018
NextCapital gets $30 million more in funding for its digital advice platforms

John Hancock, Transamerica, State Street and Russell Investments have deals with the software provider.

By Ryan W. Neal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 02, 2018
Allianz agrees to settle 401(k) fee lawsuit for $12 million

Other companies, including TIAA and New York Life, settled self-dealing suits for millions of dollars in 2017.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Roth IRAs hit 20 years old on New Year's Day

The tax-advantaged retirement vehicle has grown in popularity among advisers and clients, despite obstacles.

By Ryan W. Neal
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 29, 2017
Tax bill may change your clients' health-care costs

Pay attention to new rules for the "individual mandate" requirement and the medical expense deduction floor.

By Katy Votava
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
Get expert help filing Social Security disability claims

The backlog for appealing an adverse decision before an administrative law judge averages 605 days.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
Affluent Americans inundate accountants for advice

Tax experts scramble to understand full implications of the 500-page law which is anything but simple.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2017
These 401(k) lawsuits show the value of investment policy statements

Abiding a well-crafted IPS can help minimize legal trouble for plan fiduciaries.

By Blaine F. Aikin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 27, 2017
Clients need help filing Social Security disability claims

The backlog for appealing an adverse decision before an administrative law judge averages 605 days.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2017
New Social Security rules trip up widow's adviser

If she suspends her retirement benefits, she can't collect survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2017
4 questions to ask before doing a 401(k) plan re-enrollment

A re-enrollment is a large undertaking, but advisers can easily determine if one is warranted.

By Aaron Pottichen
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2017
Interest in donor-advised funds surges in response to tax changes

You still have time to set up accounts before year-end, but some contribution deadlines have passed.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2017
Longevity is the best reason to invest in LTC

Clients who buy long-term-care insurance in their mid-40s to mid-60s can get favorable rates.

By Olin Wage
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 20, 2017
2018 predictions for 401(k) advisers, distributors and record keepers

Here's a rundown of what retirement plan advisers can expect to see next year.

By Fred Barstein