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Social Security rules when divorcing a younger husband
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2022
Social Security rules when divorcing a younger husband

An ex-wife must wait for her former husband to turn 62 to claim benefits on his record.

Industry groups want DOL to withdraw guidance on use of cryptocurrency
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 15, 2022
Industry groups want DOL to withdraw guidance on use of cryptocurrency

The agency's cautioning against using crypto in retirement accounts violates current law and sidesteps public input, the trade associations argue.

Morgan Stanley eyes retirement, overseas wealth management opportunities
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 14, 2022
Morgan Stanley eyes retirement, overseas wealth management opportunities

'I think in the wealth and asset management spaces internationally, we punch below our weight,' Chairman and CEO James Gorman said during the firm's conference call to discuss first-quarter earnings.

ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 13, 2022
ESG options would increase 401(k) engagement, survey finds

The problem, though, is that the 401(k) system is hardly ready to meet much demand for ESG.

Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Advisers cheer SECURE 2.0 and renewed focus on retirement savings

The proposed legislation's popular provisions include increasing the RMD age to 75 and allowing employers to match student loan payments with retirement plan contributions.

Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 12, 2022
Large retirement plan consultant switches to Triad

Gallagher Retirement Plan Consulting, which is based in Elmhurt, Illinois, had previously been affiliated with Kestra.

Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Trump-era DOL rule for ESG arises in model bill for pensions

A proposal from a group that supports conservative initiatives targets ESG in state pension plans.

Retirees’ financial confidence outpaces that of workers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Retirees’ financial confidence outpaces that of workers

The pandemic era spotlights the vulnerability of pre-retirees and the resilience of retirees.

Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Annuity sales in 2021 hit highest level since 2008

One of the best-performing products last year was registered index linked annuities, which are touted for use in volatile markets.

Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Capital Group, Morningstar offer personalized TDFs

Target Date Plus helps participants to determine a mix of target-date funds that is more suited to their particular needs.

Hightower receives charter for trust company
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Hightower receives charter for trust company

Hightower National Trust Co. is part of the firm's effort to offer a range of family office services to its high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

Blackstone says alternative assets are headed for your 401(k)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2022
Blackstone says alternative assets are headed for your 401(k)

The creation of liquidity in certain alternative products aimed at retail investors has broadened their appeal.

Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2022
Partisan split dims outlook for retirement bill approved by House panel

Many provisions in the House Education and Labor Committee bill have only Democratic backing, which reduces their chances of being part of a bigger retirement savings measure later this year.

Hub acquires $1.3 billion plan consultant
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2022
Hub acquires $1.3 billion plan consultant

Stace Hilbrant, managing director of Wilmette, Illinois-based 401(k) Advisors, will join Hub.

Black Americans more engaged with investing,  especially outside the mainstream
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2022
Black Americans more engaged with investing, especially outside the mainstream

Black Americans increasingly turn to newer types of assets, like cryptocurrency, that are less likely to be associated with structural discrimination, according to a study from Ariel and Schwab.

Millennium Trust enters HSA market with purchase of PayFlex
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2022
Millennium Trust enters HSA market with purchase of PayFlex

The deal pushes Millennium up to 5 million individual client accounts and $47 billion of total assets under administration.

Social Security rules when widows remarry
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2022
Social Security rules when widows remarry

Survivor benefits can continue for those who wait until they're 60 to wed.

How Biden's billionaire tax would hit the wealthy
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2022
How Biden's billionaire tax would hit the wealthy

Under Biden's plan, wealthy individuals would owe taxes on the unrealized gains of their assets, in addition to realized gains, a change that would upend long-standing tax principles.

Robinhood nears debut of retirement accounts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2022
Robinhood nears debut of retirement accounts

The company has begun adding support for individual retirement accounts and Roth IRAs within its app, as well as pension accounts.

Court dismisses ERISA case against Principal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2022
Court dismisses ERISA case against Principal

The judge says the insurer didn’t violate its fiduciary duty by retaining agreed-upon investments.