Retirement Planning

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Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars

Edward Jones shares insights from financial advisors about young adult clients.

By Steve Randall
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2023
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal

On day one of public hearing, critics argue potential new measure will alienate some clients and is 'overbroad, unnecessary and inconsistent.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2023
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security

New report shows lack of protection for possessions, data and reputation.

By Steve Randall
Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future

Report finds 79% of Americans have created a budget and are aggregating accounts in wake of inflation.

By Josh Welsh
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial
RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial

The firm has added about $14 billion in assets this year through eight acquisitions.

By Emile Hallez
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

By Steve Randall
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up

Allianz study reveals substantial gap between aspiration and action.

By Steve Randall
Planning ethos shaped by grandfather’s health crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Planning ethos shaped by grandfather’s health crisis

'Once you enter the distribution phase of retirement, the strategy changes,' Troy Sharpe says. 'It's about understanding the impact of today's decisions on future security.'

By InvestmentNews
Pontera raises another $60 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Pontera raises another $60 million

Latest funding round for fintech platform allowing advisors to manage clients’ held-away assets is led by Iconiq.

By InvestmentNews
Millennials more retirement ready than boomers, study finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Millennials more retirement ready than boomers, study finds

Three investment options that weren't available to boomers are working to millennials' advantage.

By Josh Welsh
Social Security in 2024 and beyond
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2023
Social Security in 2024 and beyond

Benefits will be higher next year, but long-term financial concerns persist.

By Mary Beth Franklin
White House, others question annuity safeguards 
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2023
White House, others question annuity safeguards 

Once again, annuities are at the heart of a debate over retirement savings and investor protection. The DOL says state oversight of sales of the products isn’t strong enough.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IBM’s pension idea and the future of retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2023
IBM’s pension idea and the future of retirement plans

The unusual addition of a cash balance plan could benefit the company and, observers say, workers.

By Emile Hallez
Employers say employees are ready for retirement but employees disagree
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2023
Employers say employees are ready for retirement but employees disagree

37% of participants 50 and over say they will retire later than expected.

By Josh Welsh
After Dave Ramsey unleashes on 4% rule, advisors unleash on him
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2023
After Dave Ramsey unleashes on 4% rule, advisors unleash on him

Prospects who are fans of the radio host can be turned off by criticisms of his guidance, so it can pay to be diplomatic in critiquing his 8% rule.

By Emile Hallez
How having kids can make clients richer
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2023
How having kids can make clients richer

Raising children is fulfilling in its own right, but it can also lead to improved financial behaviors.

By Emile Hallez
Are retirees’ nonworking assets dragging them down?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2023
Are retirees’ nonworking assets dragging them down?

It's important for retirees to consider downsizing their home or selling the unused vacation home to streamline their financial life and shed assets that cost money to maintain.

By InvestmentNews
Before the ball drops on 2023: Advisors' year-end checklist
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 27, 2023
Before the ball drops on 2023: Advisors' year-end checklist

Before kissing 2023 goodbye, advisors had better check a few things off their to-do lists.

By Gregg Greenberg
Pension funds have lost market share among 100 largest asset owners with $23T AUM
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 27, 2023
Pension funds have lost market share among 100 largest asset owners with $23T AUM

Report reveals the owner groups that are jostling for pole position globally.

By Steve Randall
Latest in 401(k) litigation: Cap Group sued, MetLife to pay $4.5M settlement
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2023
Latest in 401(k) litigation: Cap Group sued, MetLife to pay $4.5M settlement

Settlements and new cases continue as law firms claim asset managers did wrong by using their own products.

By Emile Hallez