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New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 14, 2016
New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion

An antiquated, overly complex Part B enrollment process contributes to costly enrollment mistakes among many people new to Medicare.

State Farm, citing DOL fiduciary rule, cuts agents from mutual fund and variable annuity sales
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2016
State Farm, citing DOL fiduciary rule, cuts agents from mutual fund and variable annuity sales

The insurer, which is moving to a "self-directed call center" approach for certain investment products, is among the few companies which has publicized plans for compliance with the DOL rule.

Empower evolving 401(k) defaults with TDF-managed account hybrid
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2016
Empower evolving 401(k) defaults with TDF-managed account hybrid

While some agree with the firm's logic underpinning the product, they question whether the product can overcome some of the traditional hurdles of managed accounts.

Government Accountability Office pushes DOL to update 401(k) annuity rules
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2016
Government Accountability Office pushes DOL to update 401(k) annuity rules

The Labor Department, however, offered a rebuke to the recommendations, saying they would erode consumer protections.

What the U.S. gets wrong about retirement income
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2016
What the U.S. gets wrong about retirement income

When helping retirees tap retirement assets efficiently so they don't run out of money in retirement, America is a laggard.

What the US gets wrong about lifetime income
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2016
What the US gets wrong about lifetime income

When helping retirees tap retirement assets efficiently so they don't run out of money in retirement, America is a laggard.

The value of dividends in retirement
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2016
The value of dividends in retirement

Investing in stocks that provide both high and growing dividend income may benefit a portfolio undergoing the duress of withdrawals.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule could cause half of potential IRA rollover assets to stay put: Report

Because of the DOL fiduciary rule, Cerulli expects more money will remain in employer-sponsored retirement plans.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2016
Protect client assets from aggressive unclaimed property rules

Ignoring proxy letters could lead to lost assets.

Small Social Security cost-of-living adjustment likely for 2017
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2016
Small Social Security cost-of-living adjustment likely for 2017

But increase would be seven times higher if pegged to Consumer Price Index for the elderly.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2016
Could your financial adviser be charging unnecessarily high fees?

Make sure your adviser is a fiduciary — legally required to put your interests first — and seek out advisers and planners who aren't just good at selling investments.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2016
More millennials avoid reckoning with the Tax Man

The prevalence of student loans, a gig economy and transitory lifestyles makes it difficult for millennials to own up to what they owe and pay back the IRS.

Attorney Jerry Schlichter opens up about 403(b), 401(k) suits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 02, 2016
Attorney Jerry Schlichter opens up about 403(b), 401(k) suits

After recent filings of a dozen lawsuits against university retirement plans, <i>InvestmentNews</i> spoke with the high-profile attorney about the broader world of ERISA fee litigation.

How Social Security benefits are calculated
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
How Social Security benefits are calculated

Estimated benefits assume continued earnings through full retirement age.

New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
New Congressional bill addresses Medicare enrollment confusion

An antiquated, overly complex Part B enrollment process contributes to costly enrollment mistakes among many people new to Medicare.

Why consistency adds value in retirement investing
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
Why consistency adds value in retirement investing

The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
The alphabet soup of Medicare enrollment periods

It's essential to be familiar with the many varieties of Medicare enrollment periods so your clients can make the best choices.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
Genworth debuts new annuity for long-term-care coverage

The largest LTC insurer is offering a medically underwritten single premium immediate annuity as an alternative for older Americans.

Cognitive impairment, lower income drive higher LTC insurance lapses: Study
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2016
Cognitive impairment, lower income drive higher LTC insurance lapses: Study

Advisers should take these factors into account when incorporating long-term-care insurance into a client's financial plan.

Now is the time for an annual Medicare check-up
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 30, 2016
Now is the time for an annual Medicare check-up

This is the time of year when everyone on Medicare can reevaluate features of their contracts to see if they're getting the best coverage at the best price.