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Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Legislation lets funds delay redemptions if transfer involves senior abuse

The bill sails through House, 419-0, on a fast track. Its author, Rep. Ann Wagner, R-Mo., hopes the Senate acts this time around.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
DOL’s ESG rule hit with long-shot lawsuit

A legal challenge to the agency's rule on investments in retirement plans was inevitable, lawyers say.

By Emile Hallez
Worst states for retirement in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2023
Worst states for retirement in 2023

As clients consider whether to relocate once they're retired, here's a ranking that takes into account 47 factors related to each state’s affordability, health care and overall quality of life.

By InvestmentNews
Plan sponsors, participants agree on value of guaranteed income options
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 30, 2023
Plan sponsors, participants agree on value of guaranteed income options

A growing number of defined-contribution retirement plan participants are seeking guaranteed lifetime income products, according to a report from Greenwald Research.

By Gregg Greenberg
Advisors skeptical about replacing income tax with national sales tax
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2023
Advisors skeptical about replacing income tax with national sales tax

The House Republican bill is likely to hit a wall in the Democratic-majority Senate. There might be a better chance to extend some 2017 tax cuts set to expire in 2025,

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
How advisors can help the 'unretired' with their return to the workforce
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2023
How advisors can help the 'unretired' with their return to the workforce

The convergence of low bond prices, high inflation and market volatility has boosted the number of retirees being forced to go back to work.

By Gregg Greenberg
Best states for retirement in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 27, 2023
Best states for retirement in 2023

A ranking of the best states to retire takes into account factors related to affordability, health care and overall quality of life.

By InvestmentNews
Portfolio manager providing retirement investors diversification, defense
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2023
Portfolio manager providing retirement investors diversification, defense

Fund manager Michael Cuggino talks about the value that asset classes like precious metals and real estate can provide.

By Gregg Greenberg
Popular 401(k) funds off to strong start in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2023
Popular 401(k) funds off to strong start in 2023

After tanking in 2022, some of the biggest actively managed funds in 401(k)s are outperforming thanks to a comeback in tech stocks.

By Bloomberg
8 reasons to consider cash balance plans for business owner clients
OPINION JAN 25, 2023
8 reasons to consider cash balance plans for business owner clients

Such plans can help clients catch up on retirement saving while offering significant tax benefits.

By Ross K. Brown
Stock plans and advisor access key in attracting, keeping talent: Survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 24, 2023
Stock plans and advisor access key in attracting, keeping talent: Survey

Over two-thirds of respondents in a Morgan Stanley at Work survey would access the help of financial professionals with investing questions if it were available.

By Gregg Greenberg
New software aims to reduce risk in target-date funds
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2023
New software aims to reduce risk in target-date funds

Soteria blends personalized safe-landing target-date fund glide paths with the personalization of managed accounts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Business owners altering retirement plans due to inflation, recession fears: Survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2023
Business owners altering retirement plans due to inflation, recession fears: Survey

A survey of business owners shows that amid inflationary pressures and economic uncertainty, 43% of those who work with an advisor say they've communicated with their advisor more frequently in the past year.

By Gregg Greenberg
What’s new for Social Security and Medicare this year
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 23, 2023
What’s new for Social Security and Medicare this year

Not only did Social Security benefits increase in 2023, but Medicare Part B premiums declined for the first time in more than a decade, resulting in larger net Social Security benefits for most retirees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Women delaying retirement at higher rate than men
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 19, 2023
Women delaying retirement at higher rate than men

A new report from Nationwide shows 62% of women are putting off retirement or don’t believe they will ever retire due to inflation, compared to 47% of men.

By Gregg Greenberg
Whither the King's kingdom? Elvis fans, estate planners watch carefully
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 19, 2023
Whither the King's kingdom? Elvis fans, estate planners watch carefully

The death of Lisa Marie Presley may leave her children on the hook for $1 million in back taxes. Could this have been avoided?

By Gregg Greenberg
Guaranteed income, advisors are pluses for those heading into retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 18, 2023
Guaranteed income, advisors are pluses for those heading into retirement

Half of near-retirees are relying on self-education to understand Social Security and Medicare, while 53% plan to use an advisor to maximize retirement income sources.  

By Gregg Greenberg
Retirees skipping meals to stretch plummeting savings, survey says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 17, 2023
Retirees skipping meals to stretch plummeting savings, survey says

The combination of rising prices and a falling stock market have worsened the retirement crisis, with 37% of retirees surveyed saying they have no savings at all.

By Gregg Greenberg
BlackRock invests in Human Interest to expand 401(k) business
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 13, 2023
BlackRock invests in Human Interest to expand 401(k) business

The asset manager will make a minority investment in Human Interest, as well as leading a financing round to support the next phase of the company’s growth.

By Gregg Greenberg
Plan sponsors, advisors concerned about the economy, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 12, 2023
Plan sponsors, advisors concerned about the economy, study shows

But the two groups are almost evenly split on the outlook for inflation in the coming year, according to a study by Ubiquity.

By Gregg Greenberg