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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.

By Gregg Greenberg
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.

By Bruce Kelly
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.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
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.

By Emile Hallez
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.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
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.

By Bloomberg
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.

By Steve Randall
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.

By Mary Beth Franklin
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.

By Gregg Greenberg
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.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
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.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
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.

By Matthew Sellers
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.

By Emile Hallez
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early

Only 10% of non-retired Americans plan to wait until they're 70 to receive the maximum Social Security payment, Schroders survey finds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Proposed wealth tax ‘sounds lovely’ but ‘doesn’t make any sense’
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2023
Proposed wealth tax ‘sounds lovely’ but ‘doesn’t make any sense’

Financial advisors say a bill recently introduced in Congress sounds good but would be difficult to administer.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2023
Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner

The agency is responsible for distributing Social Security to more than 70 million beneficiaries and commands a $1 trillion budget.

By Ryan W. Neal
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2023
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits

Knock, knock, who’s there? Not the IRS anymore — at least not without an appointment.

By Matthew Sellers
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market

Its donors surpassed 1 million individual grants to charities for the first time in the organization’s history, Schwab said.

By Gregg Greenberg
Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 18, 2023
Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you

Internal Revenue Service says it is only just at the start of cracking down on those who try to hide their income or refuse to pay the taxes they owe.

By Steve Randall
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'

With several major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act due to sunset by the end of 2025, advisors should be talking to clients about their tax-deferred savings.

By Gregg Greenberg