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Our insurance AI is nicer than our agents, Allstate says
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 24, 2025
Our insurance AI is nicer than our agents, Allstate says

The insurer claims its bots can be more empathetic than humans.

By Matthew Sellers
Bessent, congressional Republicans kickstarting tax cut talks
TAX FEB 24, 2025
Bessent, congressional Republicans kickstarting tax cut talks

House legislators are set to approve a mammoth budget that requires $2 trillion in spending cuts to clear room for a tax cut package by the end of the year.

By Bloomberg
One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2025
One in two voters worried about retirement and finances, finds BlackRock

One-third of poll respondents report no retirement savings and expect to need $2 million on average, highlighting bipartisan importance of financial security.

By Leo Almazora
Warren Buffett reveals tax milestone, addresses $334B cash stockpile
EQUITIES FEB 24, 2025
Warren Buffett reveals tax milestone, addresses $334B cash stockpile

Billionaire's letter to investors follows positive earnings report.

By Steve Randall
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 21, 2025
Healthcare shocks could cost retirees dearly, warns study

Data analysis reveals how long-term care and medical shocks impact Medicaid enrolment, household wealth, and out-of-pocket medical expenses among retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Government efficiency effort set to hit more than 6,000 jobs at IRS
TAX FEB 21, 2025
Government efficiency effort set to hit more than 6,000 jobs at IRS

The plan to downsize the federal tax agency's workforce will largely impact Biden-era hires, according to an inside source.

By Leo Almazora
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2025
Amid continued DOGE efforts, Musk turns focus to centenarians in Social Security

Evidence showing millions of records of individuals aged 100 or older overstate the real risk of fraud, sources say.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers
RIAS FEB 19, 2025
Cresset, Prudential announce new chief people officers

The RIA giant welcomes a veteran with more than 20 years' experience, including time supporting JPMorgan's First Republic integration, as Prudential Financial selects a leader from its own ranks.

By Leo Almazora
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option
FINTECH FEB 19, 2025
Tifin Give expands philanthropic planning support with single-charity fund option

The platform's new feature addresses a gap in traditional DAF giving, bolstering advisors' ability to do tax-efficient philanthropic planning.

By Leo Almazora
Do we need a new word for retirement as fewer people give up work?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2025
Do we need a new word for retirement as fewer people give up work?

Another study highlights the oversized share of older Americans still working.

By Steve Randall
Vestwell unveils new emergency savings account offering
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2025
Vestwell unveils new emergency savings account offering

The fintech firm is cementing its status in the workplace savings space with its latest ESA offering, which employers can integrate into their existing benefits package.

By Leo Almazora
Limra research finds financial confidence on the rise among Black American workers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2025
Limra research finds financial confidence on the rise among Black American workers

Survey findings suggest increased sense of financial security and more optimistic 2025 outlook, while highlighting employers' role in ensuring retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
DOGE's cost-cutting team has come knocking at the IRS
TAX FEB 14, 2025
DOGE's cost-cutting team has come knocking at the IRS

A member of Elon Musk's extra-governmental efficiency cadre has reportedly made enquiries, raising concerns among staff at the federal tax agency.

By Leo Almazora
Student debt has a chilling effect on employees' retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2025
Student debt has a chilling effect on employees' retirement planning

A new study highlights how debt-saddled public and private workers are forced to focus on shorter-term investments and immediate financial concerns.

By Leo Almazora
For two-fifths of modern couples, commitment is spelled with joint insurance
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 12, 2025
For two-fifths of modern couples, commitment is spelled with joint insurance

Survey of renting couples finds joint policies on par with traditional milestones, including moving in together and their first "I love you," as a means to cement relationships.

By Leo Almazora
Nationwide survey exposes regional fault lines in retirement confidence
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2025
Nationwide survey exposes regional fault lines in retirement confidence

Research reveals a third of investors uncertain they can retire where they live, with deeper doubts among those in high-tax and high-cost areas.

By Leo Almazora
Empower extends health services for retirement plan clients
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2025
Empower extends health services for retirement plan clients

With a new suite of health and benefit services, the company has moved well beyond its beginnings as a retirement plan record keeper.

By Emile Hallez
Future Capital plugs 'critical gap' with advisor management of held-away retirement assets
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2025
Future Capital plugs 'critical gap' with advisor management of held-away retirement assets

Collaboration boosts capabilities for client account management.

By Steve Randall
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2025
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better

New analysis of 71 pension systems finds US approach needs some reform.

By Steve Randall
Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2025
Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers

Investment Company Institute issues call to protect DC plans' tax perks and other benefits for American retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora