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BB&T settles 401(k) lawsuit for $24 million
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2018
BB&T settles 401(k) lawsuit for $24 million

The settlement is one of the largest for a financial firm accused of self-dealing in its company 401(k) plan.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
Plan advisers should offer what 401(k) sponsors really want

Any suggestions that increase costs, work or liability will likely fall on deaf ears.

RETIREMENT OPINION DEC 01, 2018
5 steps to an effective financial wellness program

Health and wealth are on a path toward convergence — here's how to build a plan that delivers measurable results.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
DOL set to give 401(k) advisers' businesses a boost

Labor's proposed rules on multiple-employer plans would let advisers aggregate clients in a single retirement plan.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
Rollover tip sheet: What advisers should consider

Should your client roll over a workplace retirement plan to an individual retirement account? Here's a guide to help decide.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
401(k) dilemma: Advisers weather a fog of uncertainty surrounding IRA rollovers

The DOL rule is dead, but advisers giving advice on moving 401(k) funds to individual retirement accounts are nervous because they're trying to meet regulators' expectations and possible changes under a new SEC advice rule.

Regulators have a sharp eye on IRA rollovers, so advisers must act cautiously
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2018
Regulators have a sharp eye on IRA rollovers, so advisers must act cautiously

Financial advisers should discuss the pros and cons of a move with clients, and document their considerations.

RETIREMENT OPINION DEC 01, 2018
Investor confusion about target-date funds is alarming

Survey highlights the level of misunderstanding, which could lead to disappointed plan participants and suboptimal behavior.

IRS proposes no 'clawback' from higher estate and gift tax exemption
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2018
IRS proposes no 'clawback' from higher estate and gift tax exemption

The tax agency says it won't try to collect retroactively when the higher exemptions expire in 2025.

Anger over Ohio National's attack on VA contracts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2018
Anger over Ohio National's attack on VA contracts

Columnist is one of the owners of a VA contract that insurer is cutting fees on.

Why seniors need travel insurance
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2018
Why seniors need travel insurance

Medicare doesn't cover medical costs outside the U.S.

Annuity and mutual fund interests at odds over 401(k) disclosures
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2018
Annuity and mutual fund interests at odds over 401(k) disclosures

Insurance groups facing off against retirement industry stakeholders over issue of lifetime income illustrations.

Large broker-dealers expand how they work with small 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2018
Large broker-dealers expand how they work with small 401(k) plans

UBS, Morgan Stanley, Raymond James, LPL and Merrill Lynch are among the B-Ds giving retirement plan advisers more ways to offer fiduciary investment services to 401(k) plans.

Congress tries to jam through retirement legislation by year-end
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 27, 2018
Congress tries to jam through retirement legislation by year-end

The chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is upping the ante on his prior effort to pass a package of tax and retirement measures.

Variable annuity sales up 25% from this time a year ago
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 26, 2018
Variable annuity sales up 25% from this time a year ago

Rising interest rates and slowing stock market drive assets to insurance products, Limra report says.

Your client has a car, a gun — and Alzheimer's
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 26, 2018
Your client has a car, a gun — and Alzheimer's

Are you helping clients with the four key transitions in retirement?

Medicare enrollment: Prepare or pay the price
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2018
Medicare enrollment: Prepare or pay the price

With rising health-care costs threatening to derail carefully constructed retirement plans, advisers should ensure clients successfully navigate the process of signing up for Medicare to avoid stiff penalties.

Advisers must step up guidance on Medicare, as flubs are costly
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2018
Advisers must step up guidance on Medicare, as flubs are costly

Some clients may not even realize they're supposed to enroll.

Countdown to Medicare and Social Security checklist
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2018
Countdown to Medicare and Social Security checklist

Here's what advisers should be reviewing with their clients each year between ages 62 and 70.

Advisers' guide to helping clients with open enrollment
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2018
Advisers' guide to helping clients with open enrollment

There's still time to re-shop Medicare coverage for those already enrolled.