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RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 31, 2017
Retirement-savings advocates to mobilize forces if tax-reform plan cuts benefits

If 401(k) pre-tax contributions are curtailed, several groups plan to launch nationwide campaigns against the effort.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2017
Ted Benna, father of the 401(k), thinks tax reform that favors Roths is 'pretty stupid'

He believes reducing the pre-tax contribution limit on traditional 401(k) plans and encouraging 'Rothification' would lead the middle class to save less for retirement.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 28, 2017
Maximizing the tax benefits of mortgage interest, home equity loans

Understanding options with residential deductions is a great way to add value for clients.

By Tim Steffen
RETIREMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 28, 2017
8 top tax and estate-planning tips

These underutilized strategies give financial advisers the edge with clients.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 27, 2017
Tax plan secrecy evokes frenzy of concern from lobbyists and lawmakers

Sweeping bill to be released in just five days.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 25, 2017
Trump, House tax chief send mixed signals on 401(k) tax break

Despite the president's assurances that 401(k) plans would remain as they are, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady doesn't rule out changes to the retirement accounts.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 23, 2017
Trump rejects idea of new caps on 401(k) savings in tax plan

GOP reportedly had been considering reducing the cap on the annual amount workers can set aside for 401(k)s.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 21, 2017
Rushed tax reform would cause more harm than a delay

Perhaps if the time allotted is expanded, cooler heads will prevail.

By crain-api
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 19, 2017
Shift to Roth 401(k)s 'highly likely' part of tax reform: former Treasury official Mark Iwry

Mandated contributions to Roth accounts would likely only be partial, as opposed to having a full repeal of pre-tax accounts.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 13, 2017
IRS alerts tax pros to insurance form scam

Government says cybercriminals have found ways to access life insurance and annuity accounts.

By InvestmentNews
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2017
Social Security benefits to increase by 2% in 2018

Largest cost-of-living adjustment since 2012 may be offset for some by higher Medicare premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 12, 2017
Trump reconsiders plan to eliminate deduction for state, local taxes

Keeping the deduction means losing the $1.3 trillion in revenue its repeal was expected to produce.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 11, 2017
Trump may tout $4,000 worker benefit in tax pitch

President would argue middle class stands to benefit from corporate tax cuts.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 10, 2017
Trump vows to make changes to tax plan

Framework released by GOP last month has been criticized for adding to budget deficit.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT TAX OCT 10, 2017
GOP tax battle looms over advisers and their clients

Debate rages over whether or not to repeal the estate tax and AMT, plus whether cuts should be temporary or permanent.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2017
Medicare rules are needlessly complex

The BENES Act would streamline enrollment, minimize coverage gaps and help seniors avoid paying costly penalties for missing deadlines.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 05, 2017
How investors can leverage tax alpha to increase returns and savings

Don't scoff at the potential to add 100 basis points in value per year.

By Brandon Thomas
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 05, 2017
Trump administration scrapping estate-tax rule affecting wealthy business owners

The regulation would have eliminated business-valuation discounts used to reduce estate and gift taxes.

By Greg Iacurci
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 03, 2017
Trump tax plan draws concerns of GOP budget hawks

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said the White House is showing 'softness' when discussing how the tax cuts will be paid for, such as by repealing the state and local tax deduction.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2017
Both spouses don't always need to delay Social Security until 70

Sometimes it's better to coordinate claiming strategies where one collects spousal benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin