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What the DOL could look like under Biden
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 06, 2020
What the DOL could look like under Biden

The agency would start reversing Trump policies as quickly as possible

Working at home may affect state taxes, says AIPCA
TAX NOV 06, 2020
Working at home may affect state taxes, says AIPCA

Survey finds that 55% of those who have worked remotely are unaware of the possible tax effects

A divided government? No problem, most advisers say
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 05, 2020
A divided government? No problem, most advisers say

There's a sense of relief that the extremes of both parties would be tamped down by a Biden presidency and a Republican Senate

Money-market debit cards for clients? Franklin CEO on the future of advice
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2020
Money-market debit cards for clients? Franklin CEO on the future of advice

Chief Executive Jenny Johnson outlined the $1.4 trillion manager's interest in technology and retirement assets at the Spark Forum

No escaping IRMAAs by switching to Medicare Advantage
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2020
No escaping IRMAAs by switching to Medicare Advantage

High-income surcharges apply regardless of how clients receive Medicare coverage

Chief investment officers outline future of DC plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 04, 2020
Chief investment officers outline future of DC plans

Investments are at the heart of defined-contribution plans, giving CIOs a crucial role in helping workers prepare for retirement

Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 03, 2020
Northern Trust target dates called out in two 401(k) lawsuits

The similar cases, against Allstate and Northern Trust, were also brought by the same law firms

Retirement saving is hard even for people who can afford it
OPINION NOV 02, 2020
Retirement saving is hard even for people who can afford it

The voluntary nature of defined-contribution plans creates room for some common psychological blind spots to get in the way of saving

DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
DOL took 'ESG' out of rule, added new hurdle for 401(k)s

Plan fiduciaries could have to prove that nonfinancial factors of ESG funds are in the best interest of workers, one lawyer said

Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Advisers weigh risks of adding ESG to retirement plan menus

With demand from investors growing, plan sponsors focus on their fiduciary duty

INmail: The best month to start Social Security benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
INmail: The best month to start Social Security benefits

There is a different rule for people who claim Social Security benefits before full retirement age.

Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 02, 2020
Retirement bill offers glimmer of hope

There’s a lot in the bill for pre-retirees, company sponsors and retirees, but the changes proposed for retirees jumped out at me

DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 30, 2020
DOL releases final rule that could curb ESG in retirement plans

Agency takes the term 'ESG' out of the text, but opponents say the regulation's chill factor remains

Don’t count Trump out, but adviser pundits make Biden favorite to win
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 29, 2020
Don’t count Trump out, but adviser pundits make Biden favorite to win

Valliere, Gardner see a narrow Electoral College victory for the former vice president

3 mistakes new IRA beneficiaries are making
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 29, 2020
3 mistakes new IRA beneficiaries are making

Stretch IRA or 10-year rule? Advisers need to explain to clients which set of tax rules applies

Estate tax strategies heading into the election
OPINION OCT 29, 2020
Estate tax strategies heading into the election

A new administration could mean estate tax changes happen sooner than expected

Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 28, 2020
Most investors regret tapping 401(k)s early — but would do it again

COVID-19 could lead more workers to take money out of retirement accounts, according to a survey from Edelman Financial Engines

Third-quarter annuity sales higher than in Q2, but below 2019 levels
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 28, 2020
Third-quarter annuity sales higher than in Q2, but below 2019 levels

VA sales drop 10% in Q3, while fixed annuity sales increase 11%

Bipartisan retirement bill would increase RMD age to 75
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
Bipartisan retirement bill would increase RMD age to 75

The measure would build on the SECURE Act, but its legislative path is uncertain

DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 27, 2020
DOL posts record financial recoveries for benefits plans

More than $3 billion was returned in fiscal 2020 through investigations, voluntary corrections and other programs, according to the agency