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AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 08, 2022
AIG, Reliance Standard launch index annuities

The new products include features that are designed to protect against volatility and increase income.

By InvestmentNews
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
New retirement guide focuses on longevity, inflation

J.P. Morgan Asset Management says that advisers should plan for 35 years in retirement for clients, rather than the previous 30 years, as average life expectancy continues to increase.

By Mary Beth Franklin
The future of the 401(k) lies with small           businesses
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 07, 2022
The future of the 401(k) lies with small businesses

The number of small businesses is growing, in some part due to unhappy workers leaving jobs to set up shop on their own. That has led to more startup 401(k) plans.

By Emile Hallez
IRS backlog frustrates advisers, clients
TAX MAR 07, 2022
IRS backlog frustrates advisers, clients

In February, the agency continued to retain 17.6 million tax returns from the 2020 filing season and about 5.9 million pieces of taxpayer correspondence that required manual processing.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
A taxing situation
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 07, 2022
A taxing situation

Last year’s attempt to raise taxes on the wealthy has catalyzed conversations between advisers and clients about tax strategies this season.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Fidelity tool aims to make benefits more inclusive

The company's benefits equity scorecard can help employers match the benefits they provide to employees' needs.

By InvestmentNews
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 04, 2022
Land O'Lakes settles 401(k) suit for $1.8 million

The lawsuit filed in 2020 questioned the plan's procedures for selecting prudent investments and alleged it failed to properly monitor record-keeping fees.

By InvestmentNews
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income
OPINION MAR 03, 2022
Why many advisers need to rethink retirement income

Incorporating long-term planning to account for higher spending after age 80 can help clients retire with the quality of life they deserve while ensuring they don’t run out of money.

By Katherine Roy
Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA
RIAS MAR 03, 2022
Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA

Louisville, Kentucky-based Taylor Advisors specializes in serving financial institutions.

By InvestmentNews
ESG most popular among young workers in public DC plans: Report
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2022
ESG most popular among young workers in public DC plans: Report

The funds are used less by older workers, but they allocate more of their assets to those funds, EBRI found.

By Emile Hallez
Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age

Increased longevity makes it likely that future reforms will mandate a higher retirement age, according to a new report from the American Academy of Actuaries.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill

Among the provisions of a draft bill are one that would improve fee disclosures in defined-contribution plans and another that would allow annuities as qualified investment default alternatives in plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal

Chicago-based Hub will buy Insureon’s digital insurance agency and its brand, while Bold Penguin will take control of its technology platform.

By Sean Allocca
Transamerica acquires TAG Resources
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Transamerica acquires TAG Resources

Adding the retirement services company will help Transamerica expand its pooled retirement plan offerings.

By InvestmentNews
DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 02, 2022
DOL sues employee benefit plan fiduciaries for over $2.8 million

The Labor Department charges a Chicago fund's fiduciaries and counsel with committing multiple ERISA violations.

By InvestmentNews
Morningstar’s initial retirement report shows ‘alarming’ DC plan shrinkage
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2022
Morningstar’s initial retirement report shows ‘alarming’ DC plan shrinkage

Jack VanDerhei, formerly director of research at EBRI, joins the firm’s new unit.

By InvestmentNews
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2022
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers

California prevailed in a legal battle over its auto-IRA program.

By InvestmentNews
Study estimates $1.96 trillion jump in 401(k) balances from loan protections
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2022
Study estimates $1.96 trillion jump in 401(k) balances from loan protections

EBRI research suggests automatic loan insurance program would reduce savings deficit.

By InvestmentNews
401(k) plan participants sue Ricoh over fees
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2022
401(k) plan participants sue Ricoh over fees

Participants allege the plan allowed Alight Solutions to charge too much for record keeping.

By InvestmentNews
NFP acquires $4.6 billion RIA
RIAS FEB 24, 2022
NFP acquires $4.6 billion RIA

AFS Advisors is a Suwanee, Georgia-based registered investment adviser.

By InvestmentNews