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TAX SEP 01, 2016
Trump corporate tax plan could be a boon for advisory firms

For some advisers who structure their practices so that revenue is reported on their personal income tax returns, Mr. Trump's idea represents a significant tax break.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods

It's essential to be familiar with the many varieties of Medicare enrollment periods so your clients can make the best choices.

By Katy Votava
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
Genworth debuts new annuity for long-term-care coverage

The largest LTC insurer is offering a medically underwritten single premium immediate annuity as an alternative for older Americans.

By Greg Iacurci
Cognitive impairment, lower income drive higher LTC insurance lapses: Study
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
Cognitive impairment, lower income drive higher LTC insurance lapses: Study

Advisers should take these factors into account when incorporating long-term-care insurance into a client's financial plan.

By Greg Iacurci
Now is the time for an annual Medicare check-up
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2016
Now is the time for an annual Medicare check-up

This is the time of year when everyone on Medicare can reevaluate features of their contracts to see if they're getting the best coverage at the best price.

By Katy Votava
Indexed annuity sales projected to plummet 30% because of DOL fiduciary rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 30, 2016
Indexed annuity sales projected to plummet 30% because of DOL fiduciary rule

Sales are estimated to fall to $40 billion next year, a level not seen since 2013. The drop would put an end to the products' nearly decade-long surge in growth.

By Greg Iacurci
Cetera, plan sponsor sued for excessive fees in $25 million 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2016
Cetera, plan sponsor sued for excessive fees in $25 million 401(k)

In an unusual move, an indie B-D has been named a co-defendant in a suit that could be a sign of more legal fights for small plans.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2016
What grade does your state's college savings plan get?

Age-based 529 plans for this year's freshmen don't always get high marks.

By John Waggoner
What grade does your state's 529 plan get?
RIAS AUG 29, 2016
What grade does your state's 529 plan get?

Age-based plans for this year's freshmen don't always get high marks. New York, Pennsylvania and Iowa funds get an A, but other states have more homework to do.

By John Waggoner
Betterment partners with Uber for retirement savings, in bid to tap 'gig economy'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2016
Betterment partners with Uber for retirement savings, in bid to tap 'gig economy'

Robo-adviser to provide Uber drivers with free investment services in IRAs for a year. <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20150817/BLOG16/150819926/uber-versus-yellow-cabs-a-fight-advisers-should-watch&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>Why advisers should pay attention to Uber's fight with yellow cabs.</a>

By Alessandra Malito
Advisers should help millennials understand hazards of tapping 401(k) savings
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2016
Advisers should help millennials understand hazards of tapping 401(k) savings

Even the lesser evil of taking loans from retirement accounts requires close attention, and often should be a financial solution of last resort.

By Liz Skinner
EQUITIES AUG 26, 2016
Blaming the 401(k) for lack of retirement savings

Plus: U.S. oil production could derail oil rally, a cash management strategy ahead of October's rule change, and bond ladders still make sense

By Jeff Benjamin
4 ways you could be getting shortchanged on your 401(k)
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2016
4 ways you could be getting shortchanged on your 401(k)

A mounting number of lawsuits against retirement plans allege excessive fees and a lack of attention to plan design.

By Bloomberg
Surprising trials of passing down vacation homes
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 26, 2016
Surprising trials of passing down vacation homes

Advisers can help clients work out sibling issues and transfer homes successfully

By Liz Skinner
EQUITIES AUG 26, 2016
Morningstar demystifies 401(k) loans

Plus: DOJ move sends prison stocks to the hole, SEC wants cleaner earnings reports, and proof that faster food can be healthier food

By Jeff Benjamin
World's biggest pension fund takes $52 billion hit as stocks sink
EQUITIES AUG 25, 2016
World's biggest pension fund takes $52 billion hit as stocks sink

Japan's Government Pension Investment Fund loses 3.9%, erasing gains from previous six quarters.

By CNELSON
California poised to pass state retirement savings law
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
California poised to pass state retirement savings law

Within days, the governor of America's largest state is expected to provide access to nearly 7 million people without a retirement plan through the workplace.

By Greg Iacurci
Edward Jones faces proposed class action lawsuit over excessive 401(k) fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
Edward Jones faces proposed class action lawsuit over excessive 401(k) fees

The lawsuit continues a barrage of litigation filed in recent weeks related to fiduciary breaches in retirement plans.

By Greg Iacurci
Social Security drops cell phone mandate
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
Social Security drops cell phone mandate

Agency apologizes and says it will pursue other security authentication options.

By Mary Beth Franklin
California, fund industry spar over automatic retirement savings plan Secure Choice
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2016
California, fund industry spar over automatic retirement savings plan Secure Choice

The Investment Company Institute blasts the state over its plans to exclude mutual funds from the proposed Secure Choice program.

By John Waggoner