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Employers can assure retirement for $2.64 an hour
Workers who can't afford to save are the ones most in need of employer contributions.
Help your clients make retirement sweeter
By paying for things they absolutely need with income sources that won't run out, clients can enjoy the best treat of all: peace of mind in retirement.
How proposed caps could impact IRA and 401(k) accounts
Both the 2016 and 2017 proposed fiscal budgets included a $3.4 million limit on retirement savings for an individual.
Evaluating target-date funds through the prism of the DOL fiduciary rule
New regulatory environment calls for a more holistic evaluation process.
A blueprint to encourage more 401(k) savings
It’s widely agreed that individuals must fund a greater share of their retirement. Three-quarters of workers surveyed by…
5 ways financial advisers can steer clients toward a successful retirement
Knowing common retirement blind spots can make a big difference in mapping out your clients' futures.
Time to talk about financial wellness
Financial wellness is one of the hottest topics in the retirement industry today and at top of mind for many plan sponsors.
Take a closer look at Social Security
Help clients build a solid retirement income plan and anticipate potential policy changes.
Four ways financial advisers should help retirement plan sponsor clients avoid a DOL audit
The retirement plan sponsor role comes with a very clear set of regulatory obligations to the Department of Labor — whether your clients are aware of them or not.
Baby boomers’ wealth is in their homes
An expanded fiduciary standard for financial advisers will put pressure on a variety of areas in the retirement…
Litigation calls for more transparency in the retirement industry
Updated accounting processes and technology are within reach — and could help stem disputes.
Ways to steady retirement goals during choppy markets
Utilizing a methodical system to review retirement goals can keep clients calm during the storm.
Broaden the message to employees
Now is a good time for advisers to encourage plan sponsors to broaden the conversation with participants from…
Advice for building retirement plans based on the number of years until retirement
Sponsors can give plan participants flexible tips and tools
The next big thing in retirement advice
Guidance for plan sponsors on how to motivate employees to get beyond their 401(k) inertia
Social Security changes reveal a knowledge gap advisers can fill
Leverage the changes to educate clients about what Social Security will provide and how much of their needs it covers.
Clients need prep for long-term care
Few have planned for such care, but 70% of 65-year-olds will require it in their future.
Giving linked to happiness in seniors
Sir Winston Churchill once said, “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by…
Deferring taxes not always best plan
In preparing for retirement, one accumulates as much money as possible. Most strategies focus on qualified accumulation, which…
Is a financial plan enough?
Maintaining quality of life throughout increasingly long retirements brings a new set of challenges for advisers and their clients.
