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In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2023
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits

Knock, knock, who’s there? Not the IRS anymore — at least not without an appointment.

By Matthew Sellers
Stop contributing to IRAs and 401(k)s
IRA ALERT JUL 24, 2023
Stop contributing to IRAs and 401(k)s

This decades-old strategy no longer works. It’s time to reduce IRA balances, not increase them.

By Ed Slott
Take off, TikTok! Advisors still Americans’ top source for financial advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2023
Take off, TikTok! Advisors still Americans’ top source for financial advice

Millennials in a Northwestern Mutual study say they turn to flesh-and-blood financial advisors for guidance over all other sources.

By Gregg Greenberg
Most Americans have a financial regret but what’s most prevalent?  
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2023
Most Americans have a financial regret but what’s most prevalent?  

With personal finances under strain for millions of Americans, most are wishing they had done things differently.

By Steve Randall
State auto-IRA programs bring red and blue together
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2023
State auto-IRA programs bring red and blue together

The push for the retirement plans is winning a vote not only from state representatives but also from across the aisle.

By Gregg Greenberg
Should you tell your kids how much they'll inherit?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 21, 2023
Should you tell your kids how much they'll inherit?

The Great Wealth Transfer is underway, but advisors say open dialogue within families is crucial to success.

By Gregg Greenberg
Planning for the 40% of retirements that occur without warning
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Planning for the 40% of retirements that occur without warning

Considering a range of scenarios and having different buckets of assets is helpful, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
Your 401(k) likely includes military weapons holdings
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Your 401(k) likely includes military weapons holdings

Many of the top US fund companies have exposure to companies that make controversial weapons, As You Sow found.

By Emile Hallez
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market

Its donors surpassed 1 million individual grants to charities for the first time in the organization’s history, Schwab said.

By Gregg Greenberg
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group
RIAS JUL 19, 2023
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group

The San Diego institutional retirement plan consulting group RBG also has a growing wealth management business.

By Steve Randall
Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program

The investment manager is extending its partnership with Financial Finesse to support advisors and plan sponsors in helping participants achieve financial security.

By Steve Randall
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2023
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike

Clients affected by the writers' and actors' strikes have different needs but could be out of work for some time.

By Emile Hallez
Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you
TAX JUL 18, 2023
Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you

Internal Revenue Service says it is only just at the start of cracking down on those who try to hide their income or refuse to pay the taxes they owe.

By Steve Randall
ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom

A campaign against the use of ESG factors to manage assets for public workers has snowballed; the issue has also been a focus in Congress.

By Emile Hallez
IRS provides limited RMD relief
IRA ALERT JUL 17, 2023
IRS provides limited RMD relief

After the SECURE 2.0 Act's new rules resulted in confusion, the IRS issues notice providing relief on required minimum distributions.

By Ed Slott
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says

If plans can address liquidity and valuation concerns, they could benefit from higher returns, Georgetown CRI found.

By Emile Hallez
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'

With several major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act due to sunset by the end of 2025, advisors should be talking to clients about their tax-deferred savings.

By Gregg Greenberg
Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2023
Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president

Nick Good takes over the role from Ascensus CEO and Chair David Musto, who will now devote more of his time to overall leadership of the organization.

By Gregg Greenberg
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment
TAX JUL 14, 2023
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment

The deal will enhance the Chicago-based firm's tax advisory services for high-net-worth and business clients.

By Matthew Sellers
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says

A new rule for 529-to-IRA rollovers could help those who have both retirement and college savings goals.

By Emile Hallez