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Procrastinate, and your tax-preparer may fine you

Accountants reveal their tactics for avoiding the last-minute jam

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Thinking about going into business on your own?

Tax tips and guidelines: Above all, deduct

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What empty nesters don’t know about retirement

With the kids gone, will you tend to spend less or more? Even the experts aren't sure.

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Who wants to service a tiny retirement plan? This guy.

Retirement plan consultant builds service for plans with less than $2M in assets.

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Use tax time to focus on retirement

This time of year is perfect for getting clients to contribute to their nest eggs and save on taxes

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Lifetime retiree health care cost projections up 6.5%

Average costs could exceed Social Security benefits in the future.

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Bigger & Better

Scott Hanson has achieved a level of success and fame uncommon among financial advisers. He has a following…

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Ameriprise to pay $27.5 million settlement in 401(k) fiduciary breach suit

Firm denies allegations made by its own retirement plan participants in four-year-old case that was set to go to trial April 13.

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Untimely IRA rollover leads to trouble

Exploring a time when the IRS was unconvinced a medical condition affected a taxpayer's ability to meet the 60-day requirement.

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DOL chief Perez says new fiduciary rule will distinguish between investor education and investment advice

Labor Secretary aims to assure industry rule will be 'much more informed' than last attempt, which faced fierce protest and was withdrawn in 2011.

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Help clients navigate new landscape

Continued work - sometimes in a new field - is becoming the norm and requires planning

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Is General Motors’ 401(k) annuity choice a harbinger for broader uptake?

Advisers say more mega-sized defined contribution plans taking up lifetime income provides a signal to the broader retirement market.

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Estate of American Sniper Chris Kyle highlights vital lesson

Wills protect those you want to shield

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Saving just got a lot more complicated

Ultralow interest rates and longer lifespans means tried-and-true rules go out the window.

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Why you might see your Social Security check shrink

An income spike, such as from the sale of a property, can lead to higher Medicare costs.

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Income spike can reduce Social Security benefits

Blame the temporary reduction on higher Medicare premiums.

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Help clients avoid first-time RMD errors

Steer clear of common mistakes and high penalties related to required minimum distributions.

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With Obama’s push, is fiduciary a done deal? Not so fast

Advisers, experts weigh in on DOL fiduciary rule's prospects and what it might end up looking like.

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SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule

Trade group releases report saying brokers 'thoroughly' regulated already with structure in place for 100 years.

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SIFMA criticizes White House for ignoring existing regulations while pushing for DOL fiduciary rule

Trade group releases report saying brokers 'thoroughly' regulated already with structure in place for 100 years.