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Why retirement plan advisers should care about the HSA market

There's a void in education and advice for HSAs, which retirement plan advisers are perfectly positioned to fill.

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John Hancock picks robo for retirement accounts

NextCapital's digital platform to serve 401(k)s and rollovers for the firm.

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What’s in your IRA? GAO says retirement accounts hold lots of ‘unconventional assets’

Investing in real estate, private equity, church bonds and precious metals can create some unique problems for retirement savers.

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Social Security to stop mailing paper statements — again

Budget restraints will limit paper benefit statements to those 60 and older.

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What Donald Trump could do to your retirement

A bitterly debated regulation that requires financial advisers to put their clients' interests first could be derailed.

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State auto-IRA programs could be a boon for 401(k) advisers

The programs, currently being established in five states, open up distribution opportunities for 401(k) advisers in the short term and create longer-term prospects.

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Amid DOL fiduciary rule doom and gloom, some take opportunistic tack

Some providers see sales opportunity due to broker-dealers' narrowing of product platforms.

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Health savings accounts front and center amid Obamacare repeal efforts

With most versions of the plans aimed at replacing Obamacare including higher deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses, HSAs could represent a tradeoff in terms of costs.

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Congressman introducing bill delaying DOL fiduciary rule

The bill would delay the fiduciary rule's implementation two years from the time the legislation is enacted.

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J.C. Penney agrees to pay $4.5 million to settle 401(k) suit

Plaintiffs had alleged company was imprudent in continuing to offer company stock as an investment option after it had declined in value.

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Americans steadily boosting 401(k) deferral rates

The increase in contribution rates over the past few years has resulted in billions of dollars in additional retirement savings.

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You can avoid your bank’s overdraft fees if you know how

By shopping around, consumers can find banks that are less aggressive about collecting overdraft fees.

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Social Security changes coming to beneficiaries and taxpayers in 2017

Whether you are receiving monthly checks or still paying in, be aware of these adjustments.

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Americans steadily boosting 401(k) deferral rates

The increase in contribution rates over the past few years has resulted in billions of dollars in additional retirement savings.

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Social Security changes coming to beneficiaries and taxpayers in 2017

Whether your clients are receiving monthly checks or still paying in, be aware of these adjustments.

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Retirement coaching could improve post-career happiness

Conversations about work and personal fulfillment may lead clients to more successful retirements

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Prudential, Captrust win 401(k) fiduciary breach lawsuit

The judge dismissed claims of fiduciary breach under ERISA, largely falling in line with judgments from similar cases.

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Outlook for 2017 retirement plan litigation

Copycat lawsuits targeting 403(b) plans, as well as litigation probing a fiduciary's duty to monitor investments, the DOL fiduciary rule, church retirement plans and cybersecurity issues are likely to crop up this year.

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Year-end required minimum distribution planning alert for first-timers

These pointers can help advisers reduce confusion for new required minimum distribution clients.

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Why rich investors donate through family foundations

But there are easier ways to give to charity that still afford donors a lot of control.