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House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2018
House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans

Supporters hope Senate will move similar legislation to increase chances in lame-duck session

401(k) adviser reliance on provider subsidies isn't wise
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
401(k) adviser reliance on provider subsidies isn't wise

Asset managers have been providing advisers with sales and marketing support, but plan sponsors may view that as a conflict.

New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL
RETIREMENT RIAS SEP 26, 2018
New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL

New Jersey is the first state to take action on a fiduciary rule after the DOL rule's death, but experts think other states will likely jump on board.

Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 26, 2018
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?

Yes, I'm a millennial, but clients in 2018 should not have to print forms and mail in checks.

Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)

Most leaders at some point have found themselves discussing how to “keep” a certain talented individual from leaving the organization. There are several powerful tools for retention, but which strategies are proven to deliver real results?

DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2018
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs

The Labor Department is responding to a recent executive order on retirement security from the president.

The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 24, 2018
The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment

An IRS nod shows potential pathways for employers, but several considerations must be made in advance of developing such a program.

Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement

Americans interested in hypothetical emergency savings program offered by employers.

Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee

Behavioral economist will lead robo-adviser's Money Lab, a project to develop products that help people save and invest.

How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 21, 2018
How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress

The Foundation for Financial Planning is calling for a national response to the potential financial ruin of families fighting the disease through the Pro Bono for Cancer Campaign

Orthodontists aren't smiling about teeth-straightening startups
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2018
Orthodontists aren't smiling about teeth-straightening startups

Companies like SmileDirectClub will correct misaligned teeth for much less money.

Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2018
Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill

Insurance executives back measure making it easier to add lifetime income features to workplace savings plans.

Determining if a message from Social Security is a scam
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2018
Determining if a message from Social Security is a scam

Hint: Pay attention to emails, ignore phone calls.

Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2018
Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs

One measure would scrap the "stretch IRA," which has helped financial advisers preserve retirement wealth passed on to heirs.

Captrust, prominent 401(k) advice firm, ramps up its wealth management business
RETIREMENT RIAS SEP 17, 2018
Captrust, prominent 401(k) advice firm, ramps up its wealth management business

Captrust wants to grow annual revenue from wealth management to 50% from 30% over the next five years.

401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 17, 2018
401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update

Disclosing behavioral biases is voluntary, but no less important than making the required disclosures.

House committee passes open MEP bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
House committee passes open MEP bill

Insurance groups say the measure, which now heads to the full chamber for a vote, doesn't go far enough.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2018
2019 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment now expected to be 2.8 percent

Slightly lower estimate would still be the largest cost-of-living increase since 2012.

Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
Inaccurate info from Social Security Administration poses a challenge for widows

Stresses of losing a spouse include steep decline in household income for many, according to a survey.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2018
States try to beat back rate increases on long-term-care policies

Rules adopted by 41 states have held down rate increases on newer policies, but some advisers remain skeptical of traditional LTC insurance.