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Caregivers not taking care of their own finances: Fidelity
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 28, 2022
Caregivers not taking care of their own finances: Fidelity

A new study shows 7 out of 10 caregivers are so focused on their caregiving duties that they put off addressing their own needs.

Long-term care premium hike: Round three
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 27, 2022
Long-term care premium hike: Round three

As insurers push prices on LTC policies higher, individuals must weigh their policy options to maintain protection at an affordable price.

Annuities flew off the shelves in second quarter, Limra says
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 21, 2022
Annuities flew off the shelves in second quarter, Limra says

Total U.S. annuity sales increased 22% to a record $77.5 billion during the quarter, and fixed-rate deferred annuity sales jumped 76% from the year-ago period.

Protective launches variable annuity with deferral options
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2022
Protective launches variable annuity with deferral options

The product, which has been branded Protective Aspirations, allows holders to maximize either retirement income or growth potential.

Ride the annuity bull market (while you can)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 01, 2022
Ride the annuity bull market (while you can)

The first half sell-off in both stocks and bonds has opened the door for annuities and those selling them.

Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals
RETIREMENT OPINION JUN 29, 2022
Match retirement cash flow with clients' long-term goals

Don't assume that clients intend to spend their principal in retirement.

What to do if your client wins the lottery
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUN 29, 2022
What to do if your client wins the lottery

Advisers weigh in with their suggestions for the lucky individual who has the winning ticket for the Mega Millions drawing.

Another Senate committee unanimously passes retirement savings legislation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 22, 2022
Another Senate committee unanimously passes retirement savings legislation

The bill would raise the RMD age from 72 to 75, increase catch-up contributions and allow retirement plan matches for student loan payments. It will be combined with another recently advanced Senate measure.

Wholesalers at B-D that sold GWG bonds jump ship
RETIREMENT ALTERNATIVES JUN 16, 2022
Wholesalers at B-D that sold GWG bonds jump ship

When wholesalers leave a broker-dealer en masse, it's a signal that the firm's efforts to sell more product and generate more revenue could be greatly hampered.

Senate committee poised to vote on retirement savings bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 13, 2022
Senate committee poised to vote on retirement savings bill

The measure is likely to become part of a larger Senate counterpart to the comprehensive retirement savings bill known as SECURE 2.0 that was approved in the House earlier this year.

How investors are engaging with companies over abortion access
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2022
How investors are engaging with companies over abortion access

Recent shareholder proposals over reproductive rights have been made at Lowe's, TJX and Walmart.

In its first RIA buy, Alera Group nearly quadruples its assets to $4.7 billion
RETIREMENT RIAS JUN 08, 2022
In its first RIA buy, Alera Group nearly quadruples its assets to $4.7 billion

Private equity-backed Alera Group acquires $3.5 billion Wharton Business Group and says it plans to buy more firms.

Retiree travel dreams reimagined
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 02, 2022
Retiree travel dreams reimagined

Covid-era restrictions mean those traveling overseas should have backup plans for their health care and finances.

HHS will not readjust Medicare Part B premiums this year
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
HHS will not readjust Medicare Part B premiums this year

But it says that Part B premiums are likely to fall in 2023 as a result of cost savings on Aduhelm, a drug to treat Alzheimer's.

Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2022
Senate HELP Committee introduces draft retirement savings bill

The measure will provide part of the foundation for the Senate companion bill to SECURE 2.0, which the House approved in March.

Ameriprise unit to pay $5 million to settle SEC charges over VA sales
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 25, 2022
Ameriprise unit to pay $5 million to settle SEC charges over VA sales

The firm's staff encouraged Ameriprise registered reps to offer clients the chance to swap their current variable annuity for a more expensive one.

No longer 'annuicide': How insurance products are reaching the fee-based channel
RETIREMENT RIAS MAY 20, 2022
No longer 'annuicide': How insurance products are reaching the fee-based channel

RIA Lab session looks at the insurance industry's evolution toward providing custodial-like relationships with advisers.

Convergence of health care costs and retirement planning
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2022
Convergence of health care costs and retirement planning

Software helps advisers incorporate clients' Medicare expenses into their retirement plans.

Northwestern Mutual adds ESG option for wealthy clients
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 18, 2022
Northwestern Mutual adds ESG option for wealthy clients

The new 'white glove, customized' options for high-net-worth clients are available from the company’s advisers.

Fidelity study shows retirees way off on health care cost estimates
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2022
Fidelity study shows retirees way off on health care cost estimates

Fidelity estimates a 65-year-old couple retiring this year will spend $315,000 on health care and medical costs throughout their retirement, which is up 5% from its estimate last year.