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Funding an HSA with an IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2019
Funding an HSA with an IRA

Although the ability to move funds from an IRA to an HSA is limited, it can be a valuable way to deploy IRA funds.

By Jamie Hopkins
Jackson National to reintroduce fee-based annuities in New York
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 16, 2019
Jackson National to reintroduce fee-based annuities in New York

The No. 2 seller of annuity products was reassured by new guidance issued by New York regulators.

By Greg Iacurci
Medicare IRMAA surcharges to be adjusted for inflation in 2020
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2019
Medicare IRMAA surcharges to be adjusted for inflation in 2020

Indexing will slow the rise in Medicare premiums for some retirees.

By Mary Beth Franklin
MIT settles class-action suit that snared Fidelity's Abigail Johnson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2019
MIT settles class-action suit that snared Fidelity's Abigail Johnson

Pending settlement in lawsuit could alter Fidelity's 20-year-old record-keeping arrangement with the university.

By Jeff Benjamin
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Elizabeth Warren proposes boosting Social Security benefits by raising taxes

Her plan would hike payroll taxes on incomes over $250,000 to increase monthly benefits by $200.

By Bloomberg
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
2020 Social Security COLA expected to be 1.6%

The unofficial estimate would represent the smallest increase in benefits in three years.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Senator Ron Wyden suggests annual tax on assets of rich
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 12, 2019
Senator Ron Wyden suggests annual tax on assets of rich

Top Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee, seeks to change longstanding tax code that taxes aren't due until something is sold.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Morgan Stanley adding 401(k) participant services to boost wealth business

The brokerage added to its financial wellness platform, and is considering product offerings for 529 plans, deferred compensation and HSAs.

By Greg Iacurci
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
Hub to buy $40 billion LPL branch Global Retirement Partners

The deal would make the insurance brokerage one of the largest retirement-focused aggregator firms

By Greg Iacurci
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 12, 2019
Lincoln, other insurers likely to backtrack on New York annuity pullback

New York regulators issued new guidance that puts the industry at ease.

By Greg Iacurci
What's driving value in the booming 401(k) adviser M&A market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2019
What's driving value in the booming 401(k) adviser M&A market?

Many advisers fear missing out as they see their peers get historically high multiples.

By Bloomberg
The silver lining of a casualty loss: The tax deduction
TAX SEP 12, 2019
The silver lining of a casualty loss: The tax deduction

Only losses caused by events the president declares eligible for federal disaster relief are tax-deductible.

By Tim Steffen
The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2019
The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right

The SEC backed off a promising provision in its proposed rule, while New York takes on use of misleading titles in no uncertain terms.

By Greg Iacurci
Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan

Study looks at how the Massachusetts senator's plan would have affected the wealthiest if it had been in place since 1982

By Bloomberg
Monitoring 401(k) cross-selling may be next frontier for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2019
Monitoring 401(k) cross-selling may be next frontier for advisers

In light of evolving record-keeper practices, advisers need to remember that ERISA's fiduciary standard requires fiduciary prudence to evolve with the market.

By Daniel Alexander and Allen Steinberg
A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2019
A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses

Claiming benefits on an ex can speed collection of benefits on a new spouse.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2019
Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial

The parties in the MIT 401(k) suit negotiated an agreement that spares Ms. Johnson from having to undergo cross-examination.

By Greg Iacurci
Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 06, 2019
Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule

The departures follow the news that Jackson National halted sales of some products in the state.

By Greg Iacurci
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

By Ramon Berenguer
Rollovers are all bad! Use only direct transfers
IRA ALERT SEP 05, 2019
Rollovers are all bad! Use only direct transfers

A mistake on a rollover can cost a client their life savings.

By Ed Slott