After strong first quarter, insurer trims income benefit payouts, seeks to 'tamp down' sales.
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ACLI chief calls N.Y. superintendent's comments 'inaccurate' and 'irresponsible.'
Universal life policies sold in the '80s and '90s are at risk of lapsing, causing problems for clients and advisers.
Preparedness may mean staying on the job, but burned-out clients need an incentive.
Despite a permanent tax exemption, investors of all sizes have issues to consider
The complaint alleges self-dealing, excessive fees in managing the $1 billion plan.
President Barack Obama has threatened to veto a bill that would halt -- or possibly kill -- a Labor Department regulation designed to strengthen investment advice standards for retirement plans. The bill would prohibit the DOL from proposing its regulation until 60 days after the Securities and Exchange Commission has finalized a similar rule to raise standards for brokers providing retail investment advice.
Disclosures, investments and fees are key areas of focus, panelist say.
Federal deductions for individuals for state and local taxes, as well as R&D credits for businesses also on list for Dec. 31 cutoff
Social Security employees are highly trained professionals who put the public's interest first.
Morningstar Inc. has upgraded its ratings on The Charles Schwab Corp.'s target date funds to “neutral,” from “negative,” because of improved performance, new leadership and stability.
Mary Beth Franklin dishes on how the Social Security Administration sends millions in benefits to deceased people...and how, in some cases, people who are very much alive are declared dead.
What to do when you get the wrong answer from the Social Security Administration
What to do when you get the wrong answer from SSA
Preparedness may mean staying on the job, but burned-out investors need an incentive
Deferred-income annuities offer certainty but limitations too.
Insurer no longer taking 1035 exchanges or rollovers, but brokerage gets pass
