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For divorces finalized starting next year, spouses paying alimony will no longer be able to deduct those payments.
Proposal promotes 'auto-portability' as a way to reconnect plan participants with retirement savings they've left behind.
The business could fetch as much as $1 billion, sources say.
USAA will continue to operate as an insurance brokerage and banking business<a href="https://www.investmentnews.com/article/20170930/FREE/170939998/armed-forces-personnel-need-the-help-of-financial-advisers" style="color:#b10816" target="_blank">​ </a>serving military families.
The lawsuit comes days after an LPL broker filed a similar legal complaint.
EvoShare provides workers with credit-card perks in the form of contributions to a retirement plan.
While the new majority is unlikely to block the SEC advice rule, retirement income advocates forecast momentum for annuities legislation.
The trend will likely further fuel industry consolidation.
The retailing juggernaut has used data to drive better decisions, and 401(k) advisers should follow suit
Business owners who are millennials are more likely to offer retirement benefits to their employees
Lance Browning is trying to stop the insurer from terminating annuity trail commissions on behalf of thousands of other brokers.
Insurer allegedly filled its 401(k) plan with high-cost in-house investments.
While the new tax laws will complicate year-end planning, there are some steps people can take.
A cost-of-living adjustment also raises IRA contribution limit to $6,000.
Clients expect advice on tax-efficient withdrawal strategies.
Agency wants to improve investor knowledge, but consumer advocate says seven-page example included in proposal has similar weaknesses to Form CRS
The insurer joins other large players that have recently left the business, which is less profitable than it used to be.
Market volatility could threaten retirement security.
