Retirement Planning

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Plaintiffs appeal decision in Fidelity case on 401(k) float income
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Plaintiffs appeal decision in Fidelity case on 401(k) float income

Attorney says 'judge got it wrong' in deciding in favor of the mutual fund giant.

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Procrastinate, and your tax-preparer may fine you

Accountants reveal their tactics for avoiding the last-minute jam

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Thinking about going into business on your own?

Tax tips and guidelines: Above all, deduct

By Elizabeth MacBride
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
What empty nesters don't know about retirement

With the kids gone, will you tend to spend less or more? Even the experts aren't sure.

By Bloomberg
Who wants to service a tiny retirement plan? This guy.
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2015
Who wants to service a tiny retirement plan? This guy.

Retirement plan consultant builds service for plans with less than $2M in assets.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2015
Use tax time to focus on retirement

This time of year is perfect for getting clients to contribute to their nest eggs and save on taxes

By Tim Steffen
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2015
Lifetime retiree health care cost projections up 6.5%

Average costs could exceed Social Security benefits in the future.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2015
Bigger & Better

By Mason Braswell
Ameriprise to pay $27.5 million settlement in 401(k) fiduciary breach suit
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2015
Ameriprise to pay $27.5 million settlement in 401(k) fiduciary breach suit

Firm denies allegations made by its own retirement plan participants in four-year-old case that was set to go to trial April 13.

By Darla Mercado
DOL chief Perez says new fiduciary rule will distinguish between investor education and investment advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2015
DOL chief Perez says new fiduciary rule will distinguish between investor education and investment advice

Labor Secretary aims to assure industry rule will be 'much more informed' than last attempt, which faced fierce protest and was withdrawn in 2011.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2015
Help clients navigate new landscape

Continued work - sometimes in a new field - is becoming the norm and requires planning

By David Baxter
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2015
Is General Motors' 401(k) annuity choice a harbinger for broader uptake?

Advisers say more mega-sized defined contribution plans taking up lifetime income provides a signal to the broader retirement market.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2015
Estate of American Sniper Chris Kyle highlights vital lesson

Wills protect those you want to shield

By by Andy and Danielle Mayoras
Saving just got a lot more complicated
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2015
Saving just got a lot more complicated

Ultralow interest rates and longer lifespans means tried-and-true rules go out the window.

By Bloomberg
Why you might see your Social Security check shrink
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2015
Why you might see your Social Security check shrink

An income spike, such as from the sale of a property, can lead to higher Medicare costs.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Income spike can reduce Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2015
Income spike can reduce Social Security benefits

Blame the temporary reduction on higher Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
With Obama's push, is fiduciary a done deal? Not so fast
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 25, 2015
With Obama's push, is fiduciary a done deal? Not so fast

Advisers, experts weigh in on DOL fiduciary rule's prospects and what it might end up looking like.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2015
SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule

Trade group releases report saying brokers 'thoroughly' regulated already with structure in place for 100 years.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2015
SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule

Trade group releases report saying brokers 'thoroughly' regulated already with structure in place for 100 years.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2015
401(k) bond funds get a makeover

The once sleepy side of the retirement plan fund menu now features a variety of choices.

By Darla Mercado