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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2016
How wealthy Americans can maximize their payoff from Donald Trump's presidency

Financial advisers are telling clients to make these moves before the end of 2016.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2016
Edward Jones hit with second lawsuit over excessive 401(k) fees

Allegations in the lawsuit largely resemble those of a separate one filed in August this year.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2016
New Social Security rules and divorce

Two sets of benefits exist for ex-spouses depending on their birth dates.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Capital One will eliminate commissions on IRAs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 14, 2016
Capital One will eliminate commissions on IRAs

The transition will be completed by the time the Department of Labor fiduciary rule takes effect.

By Grete Suarez
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2016
Another 401(k) record keeper sued over 'pay to play' scheme with Financial Engines

Plaintiffs claim Xerox took kickbacks from Financial Engines for including the managed-account provider on its record-keeping platform, breaching its fiduciary duty.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2016
How Donald Trump's presidency will influence your retirement

The president-elect barely mentioned the retirement crisis during his campaign, but will wield enormous power over many related issues once in office.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2016
Low Social Security cost-of-living adjustment keeps Medicare premiums lower for most

About 70% of Medicare beneficiaries are protected by a “hold harmless” provision.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2016
JPMorgan Chase will stop charging commissions on IRAs due to DOL fiduciary rule

Clients may choose fee-based or self-directed retirement accounts.

By Christine Idzelis
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2016
John Hancock ceases sales of traditional long-term-care insurance policies

"Macroeconomic trends" led Hancock to ditch new policy sales, in the latest example of an LTC market beleaguered by negative consumer perception and low interest rates.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 10, 2016
Adviser's Consultant: Adding value with tax services

What's useful for clients in terms of planning is also good for business development.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2016
6 tips to prevent Trump from messing with your investments

Here's a sampling of what financial planners are advising investors to do to protect their money.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2016
Heading to Canada? Consider the cost

Cross border financial planning can help, but it's super taxing to emigrate.

By Liz Skinner
Should the next president expand Social Security?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2016
Should the next president expand Social Security?

One public policy expert says yes.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2016
401(k) advisers push for more general investment policies as fiduciary safeguard

Violating terms of an investment policy statement is considered a fiduciary breach, and the uptick in 401(k) litigation has heightened concern over language that's too prescriptive.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2016
Where will Medicare costs go in 2017?

There are some variables under clients' control that they can use to bring down their total Medicare costs.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2016
Looking for good news? Check your 401(k) balance

The average 401(k) gained for the second quarter in a row, inching up 2% in the third quarter.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2016
Advisers still baffled by key rule changes to Social Security claiming strategies

One year after the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 was signed into law on Nov. 2, advisers and clients still brushing up on new rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 01, 2016
Strategic Insight acquires BrightScope

The 401(k) ratings provider has been snapped up by an asset management data and research provider that's also the parent company of a publication for financial advisers.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2016
New path for resolving late RIA rollovers

How to minimize the chance of a late rollover.

By Ellie Zhu
RETIREMENT RIAS OCT 27, 2016
Janus in a double whammy as assets flee and revenue drops

Plus: How Clinton and Trump won't save Social Security, more scrutiny for sales charges, and taking the 5% challenge.

By Jeff Benjamin