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BlackRock blindsided by Florida’s decision to pull $2 billion in anti-ESG move
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2022
BlackRock blindsided by Florida’s decision to pull $2 billion in anti-ESG move

The asset manager wasn’t aware of the decision until reading about it in a statement from Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis.

How to keep elderly clients safe from scams this holiday season
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2022
How to keep elderly clients safe from scams this holiday season

There are many ways financial advisers can protect elderly clients from financial abuse. The first trick is to spot it.

Securian and Qualified Plan Advisors offer personalized managed accounts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2022
Securian and Qualified Plan Advisors offer personalized managed accounts

The accounts are to be used in retirement plans, and Stadion Money Management will serve as the program's fiduciary.

Last chance to switch Medicare drug plans and save
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 29, 2022
Last chance to switch Medicare drug plans and save

Most beneficiaries who stay in their current plans will pay more in 2023, and Medicare open enrollment, which lets beneficiaries change plans, ends next week.

Loans and hardship withdrawals from 401(k)s on the rise
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 23, 2022
Loans and hardship withdrawals from 401(k)s on the rise

The portion of savers taking money from their retirement accounts for hardships spiked 24% in the 12 months through Sept. 30.

DOL's final ESG rule puts an end to Trump administration restrictions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2022
DOL's final ESG rule puts an end to Trump administration restrictions

The new rule frees retirement plan advisers to incorporate risk and return factors associated with climate change and other ESG investment alternatives.

FTX downfall damaging case for crypto in retirement accounts as Sen. Warren weighs in
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2022
FTX downfall damaging case for crypto in retirement accounts as Sen. Warren weighs in

The FTX breakdown is convenient for plan fiduciaries who were struggling with the prudence of permitting crypto within an employer-sponsored retirement plan.

OneDigital acquires Minnesota benefits firm
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2022
OneDigital acquires Minnesota benefits firm

Brainerd-based Fiducia Benefits Group offers a full suite of employee benefits solutions specializing in large group, self-insured, and customized benefit plans.

Investors remain positive on stocks even while cutting spending, survey shows
RETIREMENT EQUITIES NOV 21, 2022
Investors remain positive on stocks even while cutting spending, survey shows

A survey by Janus Henderson shows 60% of investors expect the S&P 500 Index to be higher in a year, although 86% are worried about rising prices.

Financial firms, lobbying organizations urge Congress to vote on SECURE 2.0
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 18, 2022
Financial firms, lobbying organizations urge Congress to vote on SECURE 2.0

Provisions such as raising the RMD age and expanding workplace retirement coverage, which have been approved by the House and by Senate committees, must be rolled into one bill and enacted before year-end.

Adviser checklist: Don't forget to do these things before year-end
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 17, 2022
Adviser checklist: Don't forget to do these things before year-end

The end of the year is crucial for tax purposes, and strategies include tax-loss harvesting, charitable gifting and rebalancing client portfolios.

American retirees seek greener pastures on Emerald Isle
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2022
American retirees seek greener pastures on Emerald Isle

Ireland combines a highly educated population with economic opportunity, which has resulted in the country being ranked as one of the best places to live in the world.

10 best places to retire abroad
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 15, 2022
10 best places to retire abroad

For those considering moving to a foreign country when they retire to stretch their savings, here are the top locations.

Hub acquires $1 billion Oklahoma firm
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2022
Hub acquires $1 billion Oklahoma firm

Chuck Fuller and Brian Carney, co-founders of Tulsa-based Bridgecreek, will join Hub Mid-America with their team.

Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 11, 2022
Retiree health care costs to rise despite Medicare premium decline

The one-year drop in premiums does not offset the overall inflation in health care costs.

How to identify the best annuity income options
RETIREMENT OPINION NOV 10, 2022
How to identify the best annuity income options

There's increasing interest in employing annuities in retirement plans, but plan sponsors need to review the products carefully.

Edelman Financial Engines focuses on tax planning
RETIREMENT RIAS NOV 09, 2022
Edelman Financial Engines focuses on tax planning

Last year, the firm acquired Viridian Advisors, which specializes in comprehensive financial planning and tax planning.

Anxious Americans raising cash, adjusting portfolios: New York Life
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2022
Anxious Americans raising cash, adjusting portfolios: New York Life

A new study shows 3 in 10 adults made changes to their investment portfolio in the past six months due to market volatility, with 37% of those investors increasing their cash allocations.

Strong millennial demand pushing for increased ESG options in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 09, 2022
Strong millennial demand pushing for increased ESG options in 401(k)s

66% of millennials would be more likely to contribute to their workplace retirement plan for the first time or increase their contribution if they knew their investments were doing social good.

Platform lets retirement savers access crypto investments
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 07, 2022
Platform lets retirement savers access crypto investments

ForUsAll says its Alt401(k) platform enables employees to invest in crypto through a brokerage window. Meanwhile, the firm has filed a lawsuit challenging the DOL's crypto warning.