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Coldstream adds wealth firm and accounting firm
RETIREMENT RIAS OCT 02, 2023
Coldstream adds wealth firm and accounting firm

The two Kirkland, Washington-based firms will expand Coldstream’s business in the Pacific Northwest.

Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 27, 2023
Account fees, bonuses likely topics at Thursday's Cetera, Avantax confab

A $60-per-account fee and retention bonuses are issues that are expected to come up in Cetera senior execs' meeting with Avantax advisors.

Social Security rules on kids’ benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2023
Social Security rules on kids’ benefits

Caregiving parents may receive benefits regardless of their age.

Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds
RETIREMENT EQUITIES SEP 19, 2023
Direct indexing name needs a makeover, report finds

Hearts & Wallets study highlights confusion around the term and the customization strategy.

Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2023
Wealthy tax dodgers targeted by IRS new agent hires

Tax officials will focus on high earners and corporations that are not paying their fair share.

August CPI pushes 2024 COLA forecast up 3.2%
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2023
August CPI pushes 2024 COLA forecast up 3.2%

The resulting increase would raise the average monthly retiree benefit of $1,790 by $57.30.

Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion
RETIREMENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2023
Cetera to buy tax specialist firm for $1.2 billion

Deal affects almost 3,000 advisors working with $83.8 billion in client assets.

Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2023
Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift

The switch can bring big state estate tax benefits, too.

Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 08, 2023
Advisors confident wealthy clients will avoid IRS crackdown

Most HNW individuals are compliant because they have quality advisors who know the law and how to follow it correctly, says one advisor.

Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2023
Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer

Creative control, income and capital gains are among the considerations for songwriters and recording artists.

Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 29, 2023
Tax cuts vs. debt reduction: GOP presidential debate illustrates conundrum

'We need to address the looming debt and quit kicking the can down the road,' one advisor says.

IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2023
IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026

Agency announces needed SECURE 2.0 relief related to catch-up contributions made by higher-income employees.

Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt

The Republican presidential candidate has blamed her own party for its role in driving federal debt.

Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2023
Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe

Concern is rising among pre-retirees and younger, but more are getting professional help.

Social Security’s crucial role shadowed by new doubts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2023
Social Security’s crucial role shadowed by new doubts

Crisis of confidence in the program is prompting many to claim benefits early.

Largest federal union backs O'Malley for Social Security commissioner
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 18, 2023
Largest federal union backs O'Malley for Social Security commissioner

The AFGE represents 43,000 employees of the Social Security Administration.

Massachusetts tax could hit one-off millionaires but advisors keep levy in perspective
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2023
Massachusetts tax could hit one-off millionaires but advisors keep levy in perspective

'Most voters didn't realize the millionaires tax included one-time sudden windfalls like the sale of a home,' one advisor says.

Advisors urge Congress to weigh debt reduction against SALT deduction
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2023
Advisors urge Congress to weigh debt reduction against SALT deduction

'As much as I might want to see some relief for my clients and myself, there should be a balance between revenue and expenses in the federal budget,' one advisor says.

Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2023
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'

State launches 9% rate for high earners.

Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024

While prices for some essentials continue to increase, it's likely that the cost-of-living adjustment will be much lower than 2023's.