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Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO

Research unpacks how limitations in data, lack of standard guidelines, and evidence of volatility linked to Bitcoin create uncertainties for retirement savers.

Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity

The retirement plan giant is giving millions of customers access to its latest guaranteed lifetime income offering through its managed account programs.

Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner
TAX DEC 05, 2024
Trump names ex-congressman Billy Long as surprise pick for IRS commissioner

The incoming US president's signal to prematurely replace Danny Werfel, a Biden appointee, has drawn some concerns and questions.

Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning
TAX DEC 04, 2024
Interest rates, tax uncertainty driving a surge in estate planning

New BofA survey report unpacks trends around high-net-worth individuals' trust and estate strategies, including insights on business succession and incapacity planning.

Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 04, 2024
Prudential names new CEO in leadership shakeup

The $1.6 trillion financial services giant unveiled several key appointments, including its first global head of insurance and retirement.

Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?
TAX DEC 03, 2024
Could Trump's second term dampen IRS scrutiny on the wealthy?

With $20 billion of IRS funding potentially in limbo, the federal tax collection agency stands at a crucial crossroads on its path of enforcement.

Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2024
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning

Veteran financial advisor and bestselling author David Scranton offers income-generation strategies for those near or in retirement.

Many Americans feel debt pressures weighing on retirement prospects
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2024
Many Americans feel debt pressures weighing on retirement prospects

More than one in two survey respondents working on debt repayments to meet long-term goals, while three-fifths feel overwhelmed by competing financial priorities.

What financial realities are retirees facing post-pandemic?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 27, 2024
What financial realities are retirees facing post-pandemic?

New retirement research unpacks insights on savings, health, Social Security, and long-term care among retired adults.

Give millennials participation trophies for effort, author says
RIAS NOV 26, 2024
Give millennials participation trophies for effort, author says

How advisors communicate with people in different age groups matters, as what they value in a professional's experience isn't necessarily the same, generational speaker Cam Martson said.

Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 26, 2024
Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth

Latest Limra figures reveal 30 percent annual bump in total annuity sales for the third quarter, with double-digit increases across all product lines.

Advisors at a disadvantage if estate planning isn’t a core service
RIAS NOV 25, 2024
Advisors at a disadvantage if estate planning isn’t a core service

“If you're not engaging the estate planning conversation, and the client is talking to somebody who is, those assets are at risk,” Vanilla's CEO said.

What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2024
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?

Survey findings from the Nationwide Retirement Institute offers pearls of planning wisdom from 60- to 65-year-olds, as well as insights into concerns.

Insurers' annuity payouts hit a record $104B in 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2024
Insurers' annuity payouts hit a record $104B in 2023

The latest ACLI data show a 9 percent annual increase in annuity benefits issued by insurers, while premium payments into annuities reached $361 billion.

Nevada joins nationwide push for best interest annuity rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES NOV 20, 2024
Nevada joins nationwide push for best interest annuity rule

Industry groups ACLI and NAIFA hail milestone as backing for the model rule spreads to 48 states.

Are HSA users missing out on their retirement savings potential?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
Are HSA users missing out on their retirement savings potential?

Despite high adoption, new PSCA survey finds health savings accounts mostly used to address current needs, with just a fifth of participants investing their HSA balances.

'FIRE' ETFs debut to woo early retirement chasers
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
'FIRE' ETFs debut to woo early retirement chasers

The new thematic ETF suite promises to aid DIY investors' dash for financial independence, but some experts are skeptical.

Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott

Amid a low-tax environment and an incoming presidential administration, retirement planning guru Ed Slott gives advice ahead of 2025.

Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research

The latest findings offer a glimpse of challenges around inflation, healthcare costs, and Social Security's long-term viability.

Where do annuities fit in?
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Where do annuities fit in?

Our profession must focus more on the distribution phase, says Nate Moody, of Lebel & Harriman Retirement Advisors.