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RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Finances for the new single majority

How to manage your planning when there's no spouse at your back

By Elizabeth MacBride
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
How a gloomy health prognosis affects Social Security claiming strategy

For one couple, shortened life expectancy is a strong reason to collect benefits early.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2014
Adviser movement heats up the dog days of summer

This week's top <i>InvestmentNews</i> stories feature an LPL exec's exit, potential pitfalls for brokers changing jobs, a flurry of adviser moves and a high-profile lesson in trust planning.

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Joan Rivers teaches about end-of-life planning

The comedienne prepared for death by talking about, and apparently, enabling her daughter as decision-maker

By Bloomberg
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 10, 2014
Jackson National unveils tiered pricing for variable annuities

Starting next Monday, the firm will apply a five-level pricing scheme for certain contracts.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2014
Employees shy away from personalized 401(k) advice

Retirement plan advisers need strategies to engage otherwise reluctant participants.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2014
Why the student loan crisis could be worse than the subprime mortgage catastrophe

Are young professionals who can't pay walking straight into debtor's prison?

By John Collins
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2014
College savings in 529 plans hit record high. Find out how the numbers break down.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2014
NY losing millionaire edge, says study

The Big Apple lags in creating wealthy Americans

By by Josh D. McCaherty and Lyman Stone, Guest Columnists
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2014
Inflation, markets affect Social Security claiming decision

Discount rate, inflation and taxes determine the lifetime value.

By Mary Beth Franklin
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 08, 2014
Jackson National extends variable annuity lead

Sales of Elite Access product helps firm stay ahead of Lincoln National, TIAA-CREF and AIG.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2014
Financing your child's college education could imperil your retirement

A rising number of households is bearing debt for the younger generation

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2014
Long-term care carriers

Provider data covering new and in-force policies and premiums

By mlanche
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 07, 2014
Life insurance companies ranked by direct premiums

2013 rankings of insurance companies based on direct premiums

By Andrew Leigh
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Social Security tool steps out with new version

Popular software program's improvements include the ability to compare up to four claiming strategies side-by-side.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Two foolproof tricks for financial procrastinators

Every time a decision or action is postponed, the chance that it will be completely forgotten increases. Here's how to short-circuit forgetfulness.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Merrill Lynch launches technology-driven retirement tools

Merrill Lynch Clear uses iPad apps to encourage goals-based conversations between advisers and clients.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2014
Employers want fiduciary duty for 401(k) plans, AARP survey finds

Brokers say they already work in clients' best interest, but formalizing it will eliminate their ability to service small accounts.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2014
Social Security offset rules can cut or eliminate benefits

Public employees, including some schoolteachers, may not be aware of reductions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2014
How a sad diagnosis changes Social Security claiming strategy

For one couple, shortened life expectancy means they should probably collect benefits early

By Mary Beth Franklin