Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
Timing is everything when ex-spouses claim Social Security

Ex can claim on former spouse's record, even one who hasn't yet retired.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
SEC charges trader with Ponzi scheme using retirement investments

Clients in self-directed IRAs turned over control; 20% returns pitched.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2013
The ripple effect of a calamity on nerves and the markets

For Edward Kohlhepp, a certified financial planner with Kohlhepp Investment Advisors Ltd. in Doylestown, Pa., the memories of 9/11 are still vivid

By Deborah Nason
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
What's in a (Social Security) number?

Those famous nine-digit numbers are no longer tied to geography

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
Biological ties trump marriage bond for Social Security benefits

Young child qualifies when a parent claims retirement benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
Simple tool answers ultimate retirement question: Can I afford to retire?

goalgamiPro software designed with independent RIAs in mind.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
One-stop shop for insurance licenses closer to reality

Senate committee OKs central clearinghouse for issuing certification across multiple states; bill died last time around

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Social Security earnings limit clarified

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Lincoln unwraps a new annuity

With deferred-income annuity, insurer jumps into a small but rapidly growing product category.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Rethinking life insurance for gays

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in some states

In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
VA squeezes under scrutiny from regulators

Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Legally-married same-sex couples get retirement boost from DOL

Defined as spouses for benefits; based on where married, not where living.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Retirement benefits no longer at risk for same-sex couples

Labor Dept. ruling a boost for employers, retirement plan sponsors, 401(k) service providers.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Stop borrowing from your 401(k) to fund your business

Why dipping into your retirement savings raises the stakes

By Marine Cole
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
You may get just one chance to claim Social Security benefits

But your spouse can sometimes step up to a larger benefit later

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Drastic tax changes for married gay couples

Filing joint returns could make it easier to inherit money tax-free

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Higher earnings limit applies in the year worker reaches 66

Social Security earnings cap disappears at full retirement age.

By Mary Beth Franklin
OPINION SEP 05, 2013
Social Security spousal benefits don't earn delayed retirement credits

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Don't be fooled by Social Security benefits estimates

By Mary Beth Franklin