Retirement Planning

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Longevity can be an asset in retirement
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2016
Longevity can be an asset in retirement

Unprecedented surge in older Americans could be a boon to charities, nonprofits.

Traditional or Roth 401(k): How to choose
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
Traditional or Roth 401(k): How to choose

Deciding between a traditional and Roth 401(k) is essentially a bet on how your future income tax rates will compare to their current rate.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
Homeownership no longer pays at tax time

The tax benefits of homeownership has been elusive for typical buyers since mortgage rates started tumbling in 2008.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
What Americans really pay in taxes

Are you paying your "fair share" in taxes? See how your tax burden stacks up against other taxpayers.

Wirehouses seen winning in DOL's final fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2016
Wirehouses seen winning in DOL's final fiduciary rule

Brokers may continue selling higher-cost proprietary products if they meet certain conditions.

Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend

Remaining claiming strategy offers eight more years of creative options for some retirees.

Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Social Security planning still critical after demise of file and suspend

Remaining claiming strategy offers eight more years of creative options for some clients.

Ready or not, Social Security claiming rules are about to change
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Ready or not, Social Security claiming rules are about to change

Claiming rules regarding the popular file and suspend strategy will be overhauled on April 30.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
The file and suspend countdown

Ready or not, Social Security claiming rules change on April 30.

Avoid local Social Security offices and file for benefits online
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2016
Avoid local Social Security offices and file for benefits online

As confusion over filing rules continues, some complaints about false information emerge.

How will the DOL enforce its fiduciary rule?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2016
How will the DOL enforce its fiduciary rule?

Changes will be felt most markedly in the retail market, where investors will serve as their own enforcement agents.

A DOL fiduciary rule everyone can live with
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2016
A DOL fiduciary rule everyone can live with

Final version includes a number of changes that address the most serious concerns of those who most vehemently criticized it.

SIFMA says DOL fiduciary rule pertaining to IRA rollovers still too restrictive
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 11, 2016
SIFMA says DOL fiduciary rule pertaining to IRA rollovers still too restrictive

The broker lobbying group also remains concerned about cost and limited investment choices for investors.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 10, 2016
Baby boomers' wealth is in their homes

Modern retirement planning means staying aggressive
RETIREMENT EQUITIES APR 08, 2016
Modern retirement planning means staying aggressive

Plus: Advisers speak out on DOL rule, the inflows continue for equity ETFs, and big banks strive to look small to regulators

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2016
New rule will force financial advisers to put your retirement needs first

People and companies giving advice on 401(k) and individual retirement accounts will be held to a tougher clients-come-first standard following a new rule issued by the Department of Labor this week.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2016
Big deals that can help take the sting out of Tax Day

Companies are offering freebies and discounts celebrating the end of the annual filing ordeal. Here's a roundup of what's available.

DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2016
DOL rule described as 'workable' and a political success

The rule is described as 'workable' and a political success, though implementation remains the biggest challenge ahead.

Critics say DOL fiduciary rule makes too many industry concessions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2016
Critics say DOL fiduciary rule makes too many industry concessions

While many investment advisers and their organizations praise the rule, some who formerly advocated for it believe the final version doesn't go far enough to protect investors.

How 401(k) plan advisers win under the final DOL fiduciary rule
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2016
How 401(k) plan advisers win under the final DOL fiduciary rule

Retirement plan advisers have an easier path to advising on rollovers and working with small 401(k) plans.