Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Lockheed Martin 401(k) case to proceed as class action

On Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that permits employees of the defense contractor to proceed with a class action against the firm. The case will now go to trial.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Capital gains surged ahead of U.S. tax increase

Investors took a lot of profit before top rate rose to 23.8%, Obama health care tax took hold

By Gregory Crawford
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)

Four page worksheet for assessing the most appropriate type of CCRC for clients

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Assessing your housing needs

Practical guide for investors to analyze and identify their housing needs as they age

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Aging in place resources

Two page directory of resources for investors and advisers

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: skilled nursing facilities

Two page worksheet for assessesing the appropriate 24-hour nursing facility for clients

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Myths and realities of aging

Two page "In general, don't generalize" guide

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: independent living communities

Two page worksheet for identifying the appropriate 55+ housing communities for clients

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: home safety assessment

14 page checklist for evaluating home safety

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Aging and housing: Glossary of key terms

Eight page glossary of terms re: aging/housing

By Legg Mason
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Help Your Aging Clients be Safe at Home

By Legg Mason Global Asset Management
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
More Americans renouncing citizenship

But declaring 'independence' comes with hefty taxes – which trusts can help curb.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Risks lurk in annual 401(k) matches

As more employers switch to lump sum contributions, clients may miss out on market rallies.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2014
IRS chief pushes for comprehensive reform aimed at helping businesses and individuals

Americans deserve simpler tax code to help them calculate how much they owe, tax regulator said this week

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2014
IRS chief pushes for comprehensive reform, not piecemeal approach to tax reform

Meanwhile, Ways and Means to send tax extensions bill to full Senate on Thursday.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2014
Is your variable annuity safe?

A New York regulator alleges that one insurer limited the returns of legacy variable annuity clients

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2014
IRA moves that won't get you in trouble

With new IRS rules on rollovers coming soon, some tips on how to help clients avoid the tax man.

By Robert Cirrotti
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 16, 2014
IRA rollovers offer a huge opportunity

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 14, 2014
Social Security accreditation program for advisers

One-day training session promises to give you a leg up on the competition.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 13, 2014
What a fee policy statement really needs

The devil is in the details when it comes to making sure retirement plan advisers are not at risk of a regulatory breach

By lkonish