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Interactive Brokers introduces new retirement planner feature
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2024
Interactive Brokers introduces new retirement planner feature

New feature set to enhance customization capabilities.

By Jonalyn Cueto
US annuity sales reach record high in the first half of 2024
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 25, 2024
US annuity sales reach record high in the first half of 2024

Annuities have benefited from favorable economic conditions and the Federal Reserve not cutting interest rates this year, says Limra head of research.

By Jonalyn Cueto
Interest in guaranteed retirement income increases
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2024
Interest in guaranteed retirement income increases

More than half of survey respondents acknowledge they are not saving enough for a financially secure retirement.

By Jonalyn Cueto
How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire
OPINION JUL 24, 2024
How advisors can help clients determine the right time to retire

Understand the needs of different client segments, and balance emotional and financial considerations to best serve clients.

By Mike Kurz
What advisors say about the IRS rule for RMDs on inherited accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2024
What advisors say about the IRS rule for RMDs on inherited accounts

Tax smoothing is important, even as the IRS has granted exemptions since the 10-year RMD rule for inherited IRAs went into effect.

By Emile Hallez
Which are the best US states to retire to? And the worst?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 23, 2024
Which are the best US states to retire to? And the worst?

Bankrate report ranks all fifty states based on multiple metrics.

By Steve Randall
Being an emotional support advisor
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2024
Being an emotional support advisor

Having difficult conversations and being a "financial physician" with a good bedside manner can help win clients for life and encourage them to make good decisions.

By Emile Hallez
Where MEPs and PEPs can fall short
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2024
Where MEPs and PEPs can fall short

Research shows that despite the fiduciary benefits of multiple employer plans, small-business owners are often unaware of them – but it may be too soon to judge the plans.

By Emile Hallez
Being well paid is critical for employee satisfaction as financial worries persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 22, 2024
Being well paid is critical for employee satisfaction as financial worries persist

OneDigital research finds retirement savings may be at risk of depletion.

By Steve Randall
‘I became known as the income guy’
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2024
‘I became known as the income guy’

Dave Scranton, of Sound Income Group, on how a moment of insight influenced his career.

By Emily Douglas
Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients
OPINION JUL 19, 2024
Leveraging private placement life insurance as a tax strategy for HNW clients

With several key factors influencing a complex product, it's essential advisors are well versed on its portfolio positioning.

By Chad Druvenga
Aging population does not have to be a negative for the economy, says Citigroup
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2024
Aging population does not have to be a negative for the economy, says Citigroup

Report cites financial resilience among key elements of strong 65+ population .

By Steve Randall
Pre-retirees still anxious despite bull run
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2024
Pre-retirees still anxious despite bull run

Generation X is especially consumed with inflation fears even as their stock portfolios keep rising.

By Gregg Greenberg
Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2024
Three-quarters of Americans share one retirement savings regret

Survey gives a glimpse into savings habits across generations, along with ongoing challenges in building nest eggs.

By Leo Almazora
SECURE 2.0 penalty protections may not be as good as thought
IRA ALERT JUL 17, 2024
SECURE 2.0 penalty protections may not be as good as thought

There is confusion over RMD rules and advisors must step up to the plate to help clients.

By Ed Slott
Transamerica hires industry veteran in bid to become leading life insurance, retirement firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2024
Transamerica hires industry veteran in bid to become leading life insurance, retirement firm

New hire will head up Inforce Management & Client Engagement team.

By Steve Randall
The benefits of including annuities as an RIA
RIAS JUL 16, 2024
The benefits of including annuities as an RIA

Annuities generate and increase revenue, and provide structural advantages, DPL founder and CEO says.

By Josh Welsh
DOL is overreaching its authority again, fiduciary rule critics tell Texas federal court
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2024
DOL is overreaching its authority again, fiduciary rule critics tell Texas federal court

Representatives of life insurance and annuity issuers argue the labor department’s defense suffers the same weaknesses as its 2016 predecessor.

By Leo Almazora
Peak 65 women face outsized retirement risks, says the Alliance for Lifetime Income
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2024
Peak 65 women face outsized retirement risks, says the Alliance for Lifetime Income

Research finds women more financially vulnerable as they have less assets and benefits in their peak retirement years compared to men.

By Leo Almazora
Why your clients absolutely cannot claim a $32K Self Employment Tax Credit
TAX JUL 16, 2024
Why your clients absolutely cannot claim a $32K Self Employment Tax Credit

Spoiler Alert: It does not exist despite claims on social media.

By Steve Randall