Retirement Planning

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OPINION SEP 22, 2014
The case for taking 401(k)s out of employees' hands

By Tom Gonnella
Social Security resumes mailing statements
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2014
Social Security resumes mailing statements

Agency encourages workers to create personal online accounts.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2014
Lessons learned from 401(k) plan fee fiascos

Regulatory changes and litigation highlight plan fiduciaries' responsibility to act in best interests of clients

By Phil Fiore
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2014
3 tips for tomorrow's retirement plan adviser

A successful plan specialist is a broad-based consultant, not just an investment consultant.

By Chip Castille
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2014
Soldiers lured out of federal retirement plan

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2014
We sold our business. Now what do we do?

Ask an Adviser: An investment plan for an entrepreneurial couple

By by David Post
EQUITIES SEP 19, 2014
What Scotland's 'no' vote means for markets

Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: What Scotland's 'no' vote might mean for the markets, Alibaba's IPO prices in record territory, the 'dumb money' is getting smarter, and gold continues to slide.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2014
Liquid alts are a threat to hedge funds as we've known them

Calpers decision raises questions about high hedge fund fees, even as those funds are evolving

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2014
Caregiving costs hit family finances, employment, retirement

Nearly half of families spend more than $5,000 per year in caregiving expenses.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Strategies arise to take advantage of new IRS after-tax rollover

Though after-tax dollars in a 401(k) can now be rolled into a Roth IRA, few employers accept such contributions.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Student loans imperil parents' retirement

Borrowing or cosigning for a child could mean debts too hard to get out from under

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Why health care is the ultimate retirement wild card

New study focuses on the need to integrate health care and retirement planning.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2014
Morningstar wins more Voya retirement business

Managed account provider backs new service that could be rolled out to 400,000 plan participants.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2014
Lesson from Princess Di: The right will is critical to carry out your wishes

Troubling questions remain as Prince Harry receives his share of the estate

By by Danielle and Andy Mayoras
EQUITIES SEP 16, 2014
Central bankers are pushing the whole world into stocks

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: Low rates around the world is pushing everyone into stocks. Plus: Where to work if you want a big fat 401(k); the German bund flirts with a negative yield; Australia becomes the new junk-bond haven; and how not to be a horrible boss.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2014
Advisers help clients brace for health care surprises in retirement

Though a client's potential health crisis can't be anticipated long before it comes, a plan can be sketched out.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2014
Publication of Robin Williams' trusts highlights privacy concerns

As outdated documents related to the actor's estate hit the tabloids, experts weigh in on how to keep your clients' plans confidential.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2014
Record giving by the wealthy boosts charity

Almost 100% of wealthy households donated to charity last year, according to U.S. Trust. Education tops the list of causes.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2014
Romney-sized IRAs scrutinized as government studies taxes

'Never intended to be a tax shelter for millionaires,' Congressman says of retirement savings vehicle.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2014
BlackRock's iShares steps back from target date ETFs it helped pioneer

iShares fund closures suggests ETFs have a long way to go before they achieve a place in retirement plans.

By Trevor Hunnicutt