Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 15, 2014
Is the 401(k) tax break in danger?

A group of big companies release an economic study aimed at preserving tax incentives, which may be on the table during budget negotiations on Capitol Hill.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
No double dipping on Social Security claiming

Each spouse gets one, but couples can exercise a combo strategy.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
Baby boomer clients need input on medical expenses in retirement

Don't be surprised if clients seek your advice on complex health care decisions as they approach retirement.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2014
Savings targets for retirement health care costs fall in 2014

But retirees will still need to prepare for rising health care costs in the long run, expert warns.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2014
Is Congress killing pensions?

Pooled pension plans permitted to slash benefits, setting a disturbing precedent

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2014
Joan Rivers' estate planning gambit: A New York state of residence

A quirk that splits Joan Rivers' state of residency and state of domicile catches estate planning experts' eyes.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 10, 2014
Americans have a low retirement IQ

More than 75% are clueless when it comes to drawing down income in their golden years.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2014
How immigration reform could impact Social Security

Additional payroll taxes would bolster trust funds initially

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2014
What kinds of income enable you to deduct IRA contributions?

A recent Tax Court case shows which of your checks don't count as compensation.

RETIREMENT RIAS DEC 08, 2014
Wall Street makes a case for why consumers should be spending big

On Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>, Wall Street makes its case for why consumers should be spending big. Plus: Avoiding 'bag lady syndrome', the insurance industry gets digital, and oil starts to look and feel like a free market.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2014
Retirement plan sponsors want more from advisers

A desire for greater expertise was cited as the primary reason for switching advice providers, says Fidelity survey

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2014
Financial advisers need to check up on clients' medical debt

About 52% of the collections reported by credit agencies are owed to hospitals and other medical providers. Advisers must stand ready to help negotiate claims and make sure medical debt doesn't wreck client credit reports.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2014
What qualifies as compensation?

Tax Court case shows what counts for IRA contribution deductibility - and what doesn't

How one single woman can collect three types of Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2014
How one single woman can collect three types of Social Security benefits

How one single woman can potentially collect three types of Social Security benefits and rack up significant guaranteed retirement income.

RETIREMENT OPINION DEC 07, 2014
How to help clients navigate the choppy HSA waters

Figuring out how to utilize the full potential of these health care plan features should be part of comprehensive retirement income planning.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2014
Madoff aide sentenced to 10 years

Daniel Bonventre, who ran Mr. Madoff's broker-dealer for almost 40 years, received half the minimum time prosecutors sought in the case.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2014
Are you ready to answer these 6 retirement questions?

Here are a few retirement questions financial advisers should prepare for clients to ask.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2014
How to avoid a tidal wave of taxes from IRAs

Pre-retirement planning strategies help reduce tax impact from required minimum distributions.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2014
Celebrity stories to spark real talk about money this holiday

From Casey Kasem to Sir Mick to Robin Williams, their estate planning successes and failures offer lessons for everyone

The six most important questions before you retire
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2014
The six most important questions before you retire

Most people don't take the time to envision what their lives will look like, post-paycheck