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Survey shows more employees contributing to retirement plans, receiving matches
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Survey shows more employees contributing to retirement plans, receiving matches

A PSCA study shows plan participant and employer contribution rates in 2021 combined to produce an average savings rate of 13.9% of pay, an all-time high.

By Gregg Greenberg
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 13, 2022
Former broker, insurance agent arrested in California on fraud charges

Gautam Arora allegedly defrauded four victims out of $100,000 to secure investments that didn't exist.

By Bruce Kelly
Americans close to retirement get good news on 4% rule
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Americans close to retirement get good news on 4% rule

With the outlook improving for stocks and bonds next year, the percentage of a nest egg that retirees can safely start withdrawing from savings has increased to 3.8% from 3.3% in 2021, according to a Morningstar report.

By Bloomberg
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2022
Morningstar adds Luma annuity technology to Advisor Workstation

The new annuity functionality will help advisers using Morningstar's workstations manage annuity transactions for their clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
5 retirement planning resolutions for advisers in 2023
OPINION DEC 12, 2022
5 retirement planning resolutions for advisers in 2023

The new year presents an opportunity for advisers to encourage clients to focus on key retirement priorities.

By Sharon Carson
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley at Work, Vestwell and Redtail updates
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2022
Fintech Bytes: Morgan Stanley at Work, Vestwell and Redtail updates

Additionally, BNY Mellon invests in a fixed-income fintech and Broadridge partners with IntraFi on securities-backed lending.

By Ryan W. Neal
Giving funds in IRAs to charity with QCDs
IRA ALERT DEC 09, 2022
Giving funds in IRAs to charity with QCDs

A qualified charitable distribution is a direct transfer of traditional IRA funds to a qualified charity.

By Ed Slott
Bipartisan retirement savings bill foreshadows post-SECURE 2.0 debate
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2022
Bipartisan retirement savings bill foreshadows post-SECURE 2.0 debate

Senate and House members introduce a measure that would establish retirement accounts for low- and middle-income workers not covered by an employer plan.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Women behind schedule when it comes to retirement savings, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2022
Women behind schedule when it comes to retirement savings, study shows

A Goldman Sachs report shows that more women than men believe they're behind schedule on saving for retirement, with nearly a quarter of women saying they were 'very' behind schedule.

By Gregg Greenberg
IRMAA notification letters outline Medicare costs for 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2022
IRMAA notification letters outline Medicare costs for 2023

Your clients may be able to appeal an IRMAA surcharge if their income has declined.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Microsoft shareholders to vote on proposal for audit of how firm’s 401(k) plans manage climate risk
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2022
Microsoft shareholders to vote on proposal for audit of how firm’s 401(k) plans manage climate risk

Microsoft is largely considered a corporate leader on climate action but currently has no ready-made sustainable investing retirement option.

By Bloomberg
Retirement worries rise with volatility in 2022, F&G survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2022
Retirement worries rise with volatility in 2022, F&G survey shows

More than two-thirds of American investors are worried about the state of their retirement plans as a result of the market volatility in 2022, up from 47% the prior year.

By Gregg Greenberg
Vanguard retirement head talks financial wellness and what it takes to get there
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2022
Vanguard retirement head talks financial wellness and what it takes to get there

Investors may be at different places in their financial journeys, so the first step is to identify common, high-value opportunities to improve one’s personal financial situation.

By Gregg Greenberg
Robinhood goes after retirement dollars
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2022
Robinhood goes after retirement dollars

The brokerage platform has launched Robinhood Retirement, which lets users open IRAs on its platform and matches 1% of their contributions.

By Bloomberg
Senate approves bill to streamline regulatory paperwork for index-linked annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES DEC 07, 2022
Senate approves bill to streamline regulatory paperwork for index-linked annuities

Supporters say the measure will help consumers grasp the product, a kind of variable annuity touted for its downside protection and used in retirement savings.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Access to financial adviser ups retirement plan success, study shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2022
Access to financial adviser ups retirement plan success, study shows

401(k) plans with a financial adviser are seen as more attractive and have higher enrollment rates, which in turn spurs employee satisfaction and supports retention.

By Gregg Greenberg
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2022
Millennials and Gen Xers want adviser help when inheritance hits, survey shows

Nearly eight out of 10 millennials and Gen Xers whose parents or grandparents work with a financial adviser and who expect to receive an inheritance are likely to seek professional help managing their money once they have more of it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Lincoln Financial team managing $650 million moves to LPL
BROKER DEALERS DEC 05, 2022
Lincoln Financial team managing $650 million moves to LPL

Financial House, a six-adviser group based in Centreville, Delaware, was established more than 30 years ago and is now in its second generation of owners.

By InvestmentNews
'Terrified' investors repeatedly checking retirement balances, survey finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2022
'Terrified' investors repeatedly checking retirement balances, survey finds

A new study from Nationwide shows 43% of investors check their retirement account balances more than three times a week in response to market volatility.

By Gregg Greenberg
Don't give up on charitable giving just yet
MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 05, 2022
Don't give up on charitable giving just yet

A bear market and inflationary pressures may have many Americans feeling less wealthy lately, but not necessarily less generous.

By Gregg Greenberg