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RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS JAN 12, 2017
Will Trump's tweets continue to move markets - and is that a good thing?

Past administrations have had an impact on stock prices, but no one has shown a proclivity for targeting certain industries like the president-elect

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 10, 2017
Social Security to stop mailing paper statements — again

Budget restraints will limit paper benefit statements to those 60 and older.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 08, 2017
Outlook for 2017: Strategists from Vanguard, Fidelity, Franklin Templeton, Ameriprise, BlackRock and others weigh in

Unusual number of variables in the New Year.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2017
Social Security changes coming to beneficiaries and taxpayers in 2017

Whether your clients are receiving monthly checks or still paying in, be aware of these adjustments.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT TAX JAN 03, 2017
Tax-managed SMAs are still a best practice despite possible tax cuts

While we can't foresee what the next four years may bring, we know that one thing under our control is the disciplined deferral of gains and routine harvesting of losses.

By Rey Santodomingo
Social Security program to run out of money in calendar year 2029: CBO report
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 28, 2016
Social Security program to run out of money in calendar year 2029: CBO report

In fiscal year 2016, the $905 billion spent on Social Security benefits accounted for nearly one-quarter of federal spending.

By Hazel Bradford
Social Security rules for the twice-widowed client
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 22, 2016
Social Security rules for the twice-widowed client

Surviving spouse can choose when to collect each benefit.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 21, 2016
Calculating the impact of new Social Security rules

Continuing confusion over claiming strategies creates opportunities for advisers.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT ESG DEC 14, 2016
Advisers help find donor advised funds for clients' charitable dollars

The funds provide donors an immediate tax deduction and an opportunity to guide the funds' investments and their eventual dispersal to charities.

By Liz Skinner
RETIREMENT RIAS DEC 14, 2016
How to keep clients from going wild when the Dow hits 20,000

To tame their animal spirits, call them before they call you.

By John Waggoner
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 14, 2016
Will the Fed's steps lead to a stumble?

A long-held stock market selling rule may not apply this time around.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2016
Social Security Administration evaluates online claiming tools

Report explains why various calculators produce different results

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT TAX DEC 13, 2016
3 ways advisers can help clients maximize charitable giving benefits

There is still time for investors to help fulfill their philanthropic passions and also reduce their tax bills.

By Mike Penfield
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2016
Time for a new Social Security Commission

Clock is ticking on trust fund insolvency that could result in future benefit cuts.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS DEC 05, 2016
Muni funds take on water as rates rise

Long durations, low credit quality spell trouble.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 01, 2016
LPL broker in battle with IRS over how he structures his business

Ruling could have implications for other advisers in independent broker-dealer channel.

By Bruce Kelly
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 30, 2016
Help clients avoid capital gains distributions

Shareholders typically don't like paying taxes on income they haven't received.

By Sheryl Rowling
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 23, 2016
Some funds doling out capital gain pain

After a seven-year bull market, few funds have offsetting losses to reduce those gains. Expect the biggest distributions from small-cap funds.

By John Waggoner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2016
Seniors see Social Security changes as benefit cuts

New rules require weighing claiming strategies against competing income goals.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2016
Why Social Security is crucial to women

Lower incomes and fewer assets in savings plans lead to problems in retirement.

By Mary Beth Franklin