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Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Arguments for raising Social Security’s full retirement age

Increased longevity makes it likely that future reforms will mandate a higher retirement age, according to a new report from the American Academy of Actuaries.

Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Retirement savings legislation continues to percolate on Capitol Hill

Among the provisions of a draft bill are one that would improve fee disclosures in defined-contribution plans and another that would allow annuities as qualified investment default alternatives in plans.

Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Hub builds out digital platform with Insureon deal

Chicago-based Hub will buy Insureon’s digital insurance agency and its brand, while Bold Penguin will take control of its technology platform.

Transamerica acquires TAG Resources
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 02, 2022
Transamerica acquires TAG Resources

Adding the retirement services company will help Transamerica expand its pooled retirement plan offerings.

Morningstar’s initial retirement report shows ‘alarming’ DC plan shrinkage
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 01, 2022
Morningstar’s initial retirement report shows ‘alarming’ DC plan shrinkage

Jack VanDerhei, formerly director of research at EBRI, joins the firm’s new unit.

Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2022
Supreme Court refuses to hear challenge to CalSavers

California prevailed in a legal battle over its auto-IRA program.

Study estimates $1.96 trillion jump in 401(k) balances from loan protections
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 28, 2022
Study estimates $1.96 trillion jump in 401(k) balances from loan protections

EBRI research suggests automatic loan insurance program would reduce savings deficit.

401(k) plan participants sue Ricoh over fees
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2022
401(k) plan participants sue Ricoh over fees

Participants allege the plan allowed Alight Solutions to charge too much for record keeping.

NFP acquires $4.6 billion RIA
RETIREMENT RIAS FEB 24, 2022
NFP acquires $4.6 billion RIA

AFS Advisors is a Suwanee, Georgia-based registered investment adviser.

IRS proposal aligns RMD rules with SECURE Act
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 24, 2022
IRS proposal aligns RMD rules with SECURE Act

The measure clarifies how the prohibition on 'stretch' IRAs should be applied and provides details on implementing the rise in the RMD age to 72.

Americans want new ways to generate retirement income
RETIREMENT OPINION FEB 24, 2022
Americans want new ways to generate retirement income

Why aren't advisers talking to clients about the solutions that are out there? Many investors are still choosing only traditional investment vehicles and missing the complementary role annuities can play in retirement portfolios.

Betterment pushes into student loan debt with new tools
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
Betterment pushes into student loan debt with new tools

In the company’s first foray into the 529 space, the Student Loan Management platform allows workers with a Betterment 401(k) to view their loans alongside their other financial accounts.

Wells Fargo says DOL is probing its 401(k) plan
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
Wells Fargo says DOL is probing its 401(k) plan

The bank said regulators including the Labor Department are looking at transactions related to the plan's employee stock ownership feature.

CalSavers on hunt for new ESG manager
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
CalSavers on hunt for new ESG manager

The automatic IRA program is seeking to fill a spot on its investment menu that is likely being vacated by the BNY Mellon Sustainable Balanced Fund.

FeeX lands $80 million and relaunches as Pontera
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
FeeX lands $80 million and relaunches as Pontera

In addition to a recent deal with Carson Group in October, other partnerships with Orion Advisor Solutions and Advyzon have proved successful for the company, which claims to have grown 300% in the past three years.

Medicare and same-sex couples
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2022
Medicare and same-sex couples

Married spouses are covered, but domestic partners may be out of luck.

Most of the largest 401(k) funds are in the red this year on tech slump
RETIREMENT EQUITIES FEB 19, 2022
Most of the largest 401(k) funds are in the red this year on tech slump

Of the 15 largest funds held in 401(k) plans, just one has a positive return for the year as of Thursday, according to data from Brightscope.

401(k) balances break record in Q4: Fidelity
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 18, 2022
401(k) balances break record in Q4: Fidelity

Young investors raised the total number of individual retirement accounts to a record 12.3 million, the firm said, while a record 38% of people boosted their 401(k) contribution last year.

Divorce complicates Social Security claiming options
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2022
Divorce complicates Social Security claiming options

The length of the marriage, whether the individual claiming benefits has remarried, and the age at which they're claiming all affect benefit amounts.

Morningstar partners with Hueler on annuities
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 16, 2022
Morningstar partners with Hueler on annuities

Morningstar Retirement Manager will use Hueler's platform to help individuals include guaranteed income products in their retirement plans.