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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
Former service rep now gives advice

April Peterson is finding the business a little stressful but she's having an impact on clients' lives.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
N.Y. state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Financial advisers warn you should think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Plaintiffs win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Plaintiffs, represented by Jerome Schlichter, win mixed decision in a landmark 401(k) fee case as appeals court backs fiduciary claim against ABB but reverses decision against two Fidelity companies.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Schlichter in new 401(k) lawsuit, this one against health care provider Novant Health

A group of medical professionals are suing their employer, health care provider Novant Health, arguing that the company violated its fiduciary duty by offering excessively costly 401(k) investments and overpaying its providers.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Getting the most from Social Security benefits

The first rule: If possible, don't file before 66. Second rule: If you can, file and suspend.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Once-mighty nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. plots a comeback

Mitchell Sabshon plots a course for nontraded REIT sponsor Inland Real Estate Investment Corp. to recreate its prior success.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Lockheed Martin 401(k) case to proceed as class action

On Monday, the Supreme Court let stand a decision in the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that permits employees of the defense contractor to proceed with a class action against the firm. The case will now go to trial.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Capital gains surged ahead of U.S. tax increase

Investors took a lot of profit before top rate rose to 23.8%, Obama health care tax took hold

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs)

Four page worksheet for assessing the most appropriate type of CCRC for clients

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Assessing your housing needs

Practical guide for investors to analyze and identify their housing needs as they age

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Aging in place resources

Two page directory of resources for investors and advisers

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: skilled nursing facilities

Two page worksheet for assessesing the appropriate 24-hour nursing facility for clients

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Myths and realities of aging

Two page "In general, don't generalize" guide

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: independent living communities

Two page worksheet for identifying the appropriate 55+ housing communities for clients

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Making the grade: home safety assessment

14 page checklist for evaluating home safety

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Aging and housing: Glossary of key terms

Eight page glossary of terms re: aging/housing

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Help Your Aging Clients be Safe at Home

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
More Americans renouncing citizenship

But declaring 'independence' comes with hefty taxes – which trusts can help curb.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 19, 2014
Risks lurk in annual 401(k) matches

As more employers switch to lump sum contributions, clients may miss out on market rallies.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 18, 2014
IRS chief pushes for comprehensive reform aimed at helping businesses and individuals

Americans deserve simpler tax code to help them calculate how much they owe, tax regulator said this week