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Average charitable gift increased by 56% in 2019, study finds
TAX SEP 28, 2020
Average charitable gift increased by 56% in 2019, study finds

Despite changes in tax treatment, philanthropists increased support for nonprofits

INmail: Increase in grandson’s dependent benefit should be automatic
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2020
INmail: Increase in grandson’s dependent benefit should be automatic

The grandson is entitled to dependent benefits until he turns 18 or 19 if he is still in high school.

Gundlach asks realtors in low-tax states to get in touch
TAX SEP 28, 2020
Gundlach asks realtors in low-tax states to get in touch

Doubleline Capital CEO tweets about possibly leaving his Los Angeles base amid 'incompetent governance'

Precious metals dealers charged in $185 million elder fraud scheme
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2020
Precious metals dealers charged in $185 million elder fraud scheme

The unregistered advisers allegedly convinced retirees to put savings into overpriced gold and silver bullion

Older women anxious about finances in retirement: GAO report
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2020
Older women anxious about finances in retirement: GAO report

Retired women in 14 focus groups are worried about rising health care costs

Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2020
Here's why advisers think Joe Biden's 401(k) tax plan will spur Roth contributions

The Democratic presidential nominee would convert retirement savings tax deferrals to tax credits

Employers, workers want much more than 401(k)s from RPAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2020
Employers, workers want much more than 401(k)s from RPAs

Companies are five times as likely to say they feel responsible for workers' financial wellbeing than seven years ago, a survey found

Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2020
Mutual of Omaha settles ERISA lawsuit for $6.7 million

The agreement would end the class-action suit brought in early 2018

Convergence of benefits, wealth and retirement planning is coming
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2020
Convergence of benefits, wealth and retirement planning is coming

Advisers need to get on board

COVID-19 401(k) loans end with a fizzle
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2020
COVID-19 401(k) loans end with a fizzle

Workers were mostly uninterested in the expanded $100,000 loan limit, according to recently released data

INmail: Step-up to larger spousal benefit is automatic
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2020
INmail: Step-up to larger spousal benefit is automatic

Although retirement benefits earn delayed credits for every year a worker postpones claiming them up until age 70, spousal benefits do not.

‘All trick and no treat.’ Mary Beth Franklin on the Social Security trust fund crisis
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2020
‘All trick and no treat.’ Mary Beth Franklin on the Social Security trust fund crisis

Mary Beth Franklin talks about the uncertainty around the Social Security trust fund and how advisers can help clients plan for that

New Schlichter lawsuit targets MEP
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2020
New Schlichter lawsuit targets MEP

The prominent 401(k) litigation firm filed a class-action lawsuit this week against Pentegra Retirement Services

Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2020
Private fund group lobbies to get products in 401(k)s

The Institute for Portfolio Alternatives says lawmakers are receptive to its diversification pitch

PE to fuel insurance industry M&A: Report
ALTERNATIVES SEP 17, 2020
PE to fuel insurance industry M&A: Report

Deals are likely to start happening more often and will be led by private equity, a report from Cerulli Associates suggests

N.J. governor, lawmakers agree to raise tax on millionaires
TAX SEP 17, 2020
N.J. governor, lawmakers agree to raise tax on millionaires

Tax rate for those with incomes above $1 million will rise to 10.75% from 8.97%

How one 401(k) firm says it is bulking up amid the pandemic
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
How one 401(k) firm says it is bulking up amid the pandemic

Human Interest is hiring staff and getting rid of certain fees

Renewed emphasis on health care planning coming, says Cerulli
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
Renewed emphasis on health care planning coming, says Cerulli

The HSA business is set to evolve as financial wellness programs proliferate

What’s next after Empower’s acquisition of MassMutual’s retirement unit?
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2020
What’s next after Empower’s acquisition of MassMutual’s retirement unit?

Advisers want to know which record keeper is next, but I now know better than to answer that question

Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 15, 2020
Obama-era fiduciary rule cut sales of expensive annuities: Study

Even though a federal appeals court vacated the measure in 2018, its impact lives on