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Government officially launches ‘myRA’ program for retirement savings
Plan will be available for those earning a single income below $131,000 a year or $193,000 for married couples.
Here’s where public college tuition is growing the fastest
From 2010 to 2015, tuition for four-year public colleges increased in every state.
Bill to stop DOL fiduciary rule poised to pass House today
Measure that would force DOL to halt its efforts until the SEC acts would move to the Senate next, but Obama threatens a veto.
Active target date managers make tweaks ahead of Fed rate hike
Active managers have made small changes on the margins of their TDF portfolios, which could give them a short-term advantage over passive managers.
The best- and worst-performing target date funds
Ranking funds through the third quarter of 2015
Jobs report has the bond market on edge
Breakfast with Benjamin: The specific things to watch for in today's jobs report that could influence the Fed's decision on interest rates.
What Kaley Cuoco’s divorce proceedings can teach you about prenups
Couples need to be aware that prenuptial agreements are not always iron-clad.
Social Security strategies grandfathered for existing claimants
File and suspend available for six more months.
Retirement savings crisis grows as more workers lack 401(k)s
Even those with plans save the maximum and few set aside money in IRAs or Roth IRAs.
Schwab, Morningstar partner on 401(k) managed accounts
Schwab Retirement Plan Services is trying to get advisers more involved in 401(k) managed accounts through a new service for customized fund selection and portfolio construction for participants.
Time to rethink retirement plans amid Social Security changes
Retirees will need to account for income shortfalls now that two popular Social Security claiming strategies are coming to an end.
Warning: You might get dumped by your pension plan
More companies may want to get rid of liabilities by offering participants a chance to take their pensions all at once if budget deal goes through.
Budget deal would nix popular Social Security claiming strategies
Loss of file and suspend and some spousal benefits could catch near-retirees off guard.
Budget deal could take $50,000 bite out of Americans’ lifetime benefit
A new deal reached by President Barack Obama and congressional leaders would end strategies that retirees are using to get more money out of the Social Security system.
Why working your way through college doesn’t really pay
A new study from Georgetown University found that working past 15 to 20 hours per week "can harm academic performance."
‘Til retirement do us part? Spouses disagree on spending golden years together
While 60% of men cite spending more time with their wives as one of the strongest motivations to retire, just 43% of women say the same.
Game almost over for Social Security claiming strategies
Congressional budget deal provision could affect current and future retirees.
Genworth doubles down on LTC business in challenging market
The firm is suspending sales in traditional life insurance and fixed annuity products in the first quarter of 2016.
Adviser coalition calls on Congress to reject attempts to stop DOL fiduciary rule
Rep. Peter Roskam and colleagues' 'legislative principles' for retirement advisers refer only to disclosing conflicts, not mitigating them, FPC says.
With more workers lacking 401(k) plans, retirement savings crisis grows
Even those with plans save the maximum and few set aside money in IRAs or Roth IRAs.