Retirement Planning

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Judge orders high-stakes Feinstein family feud out of court
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2023
Judge orders high-stakes Feinstein family feud out of court

The case involving the US senator will now move to private mediation.

Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2023
Converting IRA to Roth is a financial gift

The switch can bring big state estate tax benefits, too.

Draining the pool of confusion surrounding long-term care insurance
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2023
Draining the pool of confusion surrounding long-term care insurance

Throwing out life rafts: Advisors explain how they're addressing the knowledge gap and helping people face up to their own mortality.

How a former teacher is educating the world about 403(b)s
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2023
How a former teacher is educating the world about 403(b)s

Authoritative and personable, with an underdog spirit, InvestmentNews Innovator Dan Otter is on a mission to root out bad retirement plans and investments for teachers.

Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2023
Staying home to raise kids has retirement repercussions, study finds

Women should ensure spouse's wealth is aligned to long-term goals of both, says Schwab Wealth Advisory director.

Ultra-rich hate 'trust fund monsters' more than taxes, study shows
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 07, 2023
Ultra-rich hate 'trust fund monsters' more than taxes, study shows

Clients with $25 million-plus require the most hand-holding from financial advisors.

RIA team running 401K to promote 401(k) plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2023
RIA team running 401K to promote 401(k) plans

Chuck Smith and his team at Qualified Plan Advisors will be running 401K, or 250 miles, in honor of National 401(k) Day Friday.

Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2023
Tax and financial planning questions raised by Diddy's song rights transfer

Creative control, income and capital gains are among the considerations for songwriters and recording artists.

One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2023
One step forward, one step back for use of crypto in retirement accounts

'Crypto is on a journey from a niche asset class to a mainstream asset class,' says an advisor.

Federated Hermes sued over using own funds in its 401(k)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 01, 2023
Federated Hermes sued over using own funds in its 401(k)

The company filled its retirement plan menu entirely with its own funds, some of which underperformed and had high fees, a plaintiff alleges.

RIA with $950M AUM to join Pensionmark amid wealth management growth
RETIREMENT RIAS AUG 30, 2023
RIA with $950M AUM to join Pensionmark amid wealth management growth

World Insurance Associates' retirement specialists unit is growing its national footprint and wealth management focus.

Pre-retirees favor advisors with national firm affiliation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 29, 2023
Pre-retirees favor advisors with national firm affiliation

Cerulli Associates research reveals how reliance on advisors rises as retirement approaches.

IRS catch-up guidance a relief to 401(k) sponsors, advisors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
IRS catch-up guidance a relief to 401(k) sponsors, advisors

Plans now have until 2026 to add Roth accounts that will allow high earners to make catch-up contributions.

Helping clients overcome their lack of 'longevity literacy'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Helping clients overcome their lack of 'longevity literacy'

Advisors say they're constantly forced to educate clients about the dangers of outlasting their money, no matter their age.

Retirement plan confusion creating advisor opportunities
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Retirement plan confusion creating advisor opportunities

Although 76% of sponsors were extremely satisfied with their current plan advisor, 22% reported they were actively looking to switch.

Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money

And millions of Americans are set to delay retirement, according to a new survey.

Land of the financially free? Not according to most Americans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Land of the financially free? Not according to most Americans

Just 1 in 10 say they are living their version of financial freedom.

IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 27, 2023
IRS delays mandatory Roth catch-up provision until 2026

Agency announces needed SECURE 2.0 relief related to catch-up contributions made by higher-income employees.

Think twice before borrowing from 401(k) for a home down payment, advisors say
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
Think twice before borrowing from 401(k) for a home down payment, advisors say

Accessing retirement savings can be helpful for a subset of potential buyers, but there are some important caveats.

Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
Nikki Haley suggests raising retirement age to curb rising US debt

The Republican presidential candidate has blamed her own party for its role in driving federal debt.