In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.
Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.
Defined as spouses for benefits; based on where married, not where living.
Labor Dept. ruling a boost for employers, retirement plan sponsors, 401(k) service providers.
Why dipping into your retirement savings raises the stakes
But your spouse can sometimes step up to a larger benefit later
Filing joint returns could make it easier to inherit money tax-free
Social Security earnings cap disappears at full retirement age.
Despite strong sales, concerns over due diligence, overconcentration rise.
New report shows investors find outsized return pitches "appealing"
When file and suspend makes sense — and when it doesn't
Firm seeks to help advisers working with business owners.
Retiring earlier could result in a 25% haircut to your Social Security
Parents more willing to talk drugs than insurance, survey shows
Health insurance exchanges are drawing enthusiasm and consternation from advisers. Darla Mercado sorts out the confusion. <i>(Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/healthcare">All you need to know about the new health care laws</a>)</i>
