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  • News
  • January 15, 2020

Peter R. Orszag: Retirement savings get a boost when employers add 401(k) match

Research shows that when employers match 401(k) plan contributions, more people participate

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  • News
  • January 13, 2020

Russell’s wish list for DC plans

Improving 401(k)s is likely to make them look more like defined-benefit plans, according to Russell

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  • News
  • January 13, 2020

Managing 401(k) fees remains top plan sponsor concern

Callan survey suggests plan sponsors should consider indirect revenues in fee reviews

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The SECURE Act and open MEPs: Opportunities and threats for advisers

The legislation's green light for open multiple employer plans goes into effect at the start of next year

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What’s new for Social Security in 2020?

The changes include higher payroll taxes, larger benefits and a promise of improved customer service

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  • News
  • December 17, 2019

Advisers weigh in on SECURE Act, approved by House and on way to Senate and the White House

Advisers like provisions for increasing workplace retirement plans, extending RMD age, but question limits on inherited IRAs

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What the SECURE Act means for annuities

The SECURE Act has several provisions with a favorable impact on annuities. Find out what this legislation means for annuity providers and retirees

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Where does the SECURE Act stand?

The measure, which seems to have stalled in the Senate, would eliminate stretch IRAs for some beneficiaries.

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Stop coming up with ideas to raid retirement savings

Let's call out these plans for what they are

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Should advisers have to pick between retirement or wealth management?

RPA record keepers think advisers can operate in both worlds as long as they have support.

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Aided by tech, opportunities abound in the retirement plan market

The opportunities are not without challenges, however

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  • News
  • November 11, 2019

Medicare premium increase and IRMAA surcharges announced for 2020

High-income surcharges will be adjusted for inflation for the first time in a decade

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Being mindful about retirement

It's important for advisers to prepare themselves for retirement, rather than adopting a 'wait and see' attitude

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  • News
  • October 26, 2019

Prepping clients for retirement health costs

Should advisers focus on the staggering estimates of total health care expenditures in retirement, or look at how near-term expenses will play out over the long run?

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Closing the retirement savings gap for employers and employees alike

Matching an appropriate retirement plan with business owners' needs is a strategy overlooked by many advisers.

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Why more seniors are working longer

Improved health, changing job characteristics and Social Security rules are responsible for the graying workforce.

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How advisers can help pre-retirees

Workers who are concerned about retirement aren't necessarily doing anything about it.

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How advisers can help pre-retirees

Workers who are concerned about retirement aren't necessarily doing anything about it.

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  • News
  • September 28, 2019

Income annuities provide retirees longevity protection

An excerpt from Wade Pfau's new book, 'Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement'

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Creating time-tested retirement income plans

Two veteran advisers reflect on more than 35 years of managing retirees' assets and expectations