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Social Security fixes include raising retirement age, taxable income cap: Conference Board
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2024
Social Security fixes include raising retirement age, taxable income cap: Conference Board

Report from policy think tank details the program's financial problems and suggests a number of reforms.

Fintech Pontera partners with Captrust
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
Fintech Pontera partners with Captrust

Deal with RIA giant will provide financial advisors with more advanced tools to manage client assets held in retirement plans.

OneDigital inks deal for Wintrust’s retirement advisory business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
OneDigital inks deal for Wintrust’s retirement advisory business

The acquisition will see $2.6 billion in retirement planning assets for over 40,000 participants added to OneDigital’s book.

Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2024
Wealth management division helps propel Empower to new records

The 10-year-old firm has seen strong growth in its assets, client base, and earnings.

DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
DOL retirement security rule would be 'disastrous,' GOP rep says

Democrats at a House hearing say the retirement rule will ensure workers, retirees and retirement plan sponsors receive advice that is in their best interest.

New York state pension fund selling holdings in Exxon, other energy companies
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 15, 2024
New York state pension fund selling holdings in Exxon, other energy companies

The retirement fund says it plans to now focus on investments in utility companies and their efforts to shift away from fossil fuels.

Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
Retirement income literacy lacking among older Americans

The study exposes demographic fault lines in financial knowledge, with advised individuals scoring higher on several fronts.

What, me worry? Most people's retirement egos are inflated
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
What, me worry? Most people's retirement egos are inflated

While many say they can easily cut spending in retirement, one advisor says it's not so easy.

Deep client relationships drive culture at Advus
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 14, 2024
Deep client relationships drive culture at Advus

Mark Lamoriello, CEO of Advus Financial Partners, explains why client relationships not AUM drives his firm.

EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
EBSA reports $1.4B recovery haul from 2023 enforcement actions

The DOL unit closed nearly 200 criminal investigations and recovered more than $840 million through formal enforcement actions.

Target-date funds hit $3.5T in record surge
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
Target-date funds hit $3.5T in record surge

Mutual funds narrowly maintained their lead over collective investment trusts, but CITs are growing faster, suggesting a potential shift in leadership this year.

Student loan debt negatively impacts 401(k) contributions, study reveals
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 13, 2024
Student loan debt negatively impacts 401(k) contributions, study reveals

Employee financial wellness programs can help get retirement savings back on track.

Milliman headed to trial over its 401(k)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Milliman headed to trial over its 401(k)

The case revolves around three collective investment trusts in the plan that were subadvised by the firm.

FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
FPA, CFP Board diverge on DOL investment advice proposal

While the CFP Board supports the proposal, the FPA has expressed concerns about the DOL rule potentially raising compliance costs for members, increasing the cost of advice and reducing access to advice for some.

Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell

Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.

High stock values and layoffs combine for big tax breaks on company stock
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 12, 2024
High stock values and layoffs combine for big tax breaks on company stock

With the net unrealized appreciation tax break, company stock can be withdrawn from a 401(k) in a lump-sum distribution and have its appreciation taxed at capital gains rates, rather than as ordinary income.

Voya unveils dual QDIA for retirement plan members
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 10, 2024
Voya unveils dual QDIA for retirement plan members

The offering automatically transitions employees approaching retirement age from a target-date fund to a managed account program.

After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
After 2023 stock rally, new wave of 'great retirement' washes over US

The number of retirees outpaces a Federal Reserve economist's model by millions.

Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals

There were fewer hardship withdrawals taken last year, too.

Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.