Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Two foolproof tricks for financial procrastinators

Every time a decision or action is postponed, the chance that it will be completely forgotten increases. Here's how to short-circuit forgetfulness.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Merrill Lynch launches technology-driven retirement tools

Merrill Lynch Clear uses iPad apps to encourage goals-based conversations between advisers and clients.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Employers want fiduciary duty for 401(k) plans, AARP survey finds

Brokers say they already work in clients' best interest, but formalizing it will eliminate their ability to service small accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2014
Social Security offset rules can cut or eliminate benefits

Public employees, including some schoolteachers, may not be aware of reductions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2014
How a sad diagnosis changes Social Security claiming strategy

For one couple, shortened life expectancy means they should probably collect benefits early

By Mary Beth Franklin
EQUITIES SEP 02, 2014
Bringing back pooled 401(k) plans could derail a fund industry cash cow

Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu features: Revisiting the idea of pooled 401(k) plans, plus Jack Bogle gives a half nod to Fed policy, the curious appeal of water ETFs, and more rich folks are calling for a market correction.

By Jeff Benjamin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2014
What top 401(k) plans do differently

A new ranking reveals which industries have the best plans &amp;mdash; and what features set them apart.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2014
Some target-date funds are boosting equities

As financial crisis recedes, participants' risk tolerance levels climb and providers adjust

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 31, 2014
Small businesses still ailing in wake of Affordable Care Act

The ACA has helped individuals, but small business employers continue to struggle with the new law. <b><i>Plus: <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20140831/HEALTH&quot;>Don't miss our full Health Care Planning special report.</a></b></i>

By Darla Mercado
EQUITIES AUG 29, 2014
Bears are giving up and that could be a bad sign

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> What's it mean when bears capitulate? Plus: The housing market recovery and homebuilder ETFs; 529s not so popular and here's why; Apple's big news; and the long-term-care insurance question.

By Jeff Benjamin
Lump sum or monthly pension? How I made my decision
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2014
Lump sum or monthly pension? How I made my decision

The question is one advisers are likely to hear more often. The answer depends on a person's financial needs, life expectancy and access to other assets.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2014
Voya Financial taps former Great-West president Nelson as CEO of retirement

Replaces Maliz Beams, who resigned last October

By Robert Steyer
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2014
Inflation and investment returns should factor into your Social Security decisions

Most people benefit from a delayed claiming strategy, but there are always exceptions

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2014
States take auto IRAs into own hands while Washington dawdles

Retirement security a top concern for states discussing options for workers whose companies don't offer plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2014
Great-West Financial rebranding its retirement businesses

New combinations with J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services and Putnam Investments gives the firm broader market access.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2014
Anna Nicole Smith's estate battle is going strong

No premature endings: the story of the stripper and the oli tycoon continues after 19 years

By Danielle and Andy Mayoras
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2014
The 401(k) retirement complex: Retooling Americans' nest egg

Jerry Schlichter says 401(k)s &amp;mdash; and the 401(k) retirement complex &amp;mdash; need to retool so they work primarily in the best interests of American savers.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
Want to escape taxes, privacy laws? Try Monaco

With a $400 billion penthouse on offer, the principality is increasingly popular among the uber wealthy.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2014
For (almost) every rule there are exceptions

There are more than 2,700 &quot;rules&quot; around claiming Social Security benefits and most of them can be broken

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2014
Why postponing Social Security benefits makes more sense now

By Mary Beth Franklin