Retirement

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The key to avoiding mutual fund capital gains distributions
MUTUAL FUNDS OCT 22, 2019
The key to avoiding mutual fund capital gains distributions

Some strategies work better than others, but low portfolio turnover is a good predictor of potential tax consequences.

Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?
OPINION OCT 16, 2019
Why are fixed indexed annuities primed for growth?

FIA sales took off shortly after the demise of the DOL fiduciary rule.

IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION OCT 09, 2019
IRS releases new guidance on cryptocurrency

Reporting rules make clear how agency expects income from crypto holdings to be reported on tax returns.

RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2019
Captrust strikes again, buys $1.5 billion RIA

Boston Advisors sells its financial advisory business to the big-time buyer of RIAs.

RIAS OCT 09, 2019
Bad news for advisers offering financial wellness programs

They're at a competitive disadvantage relative to 401(k) vendors, health-plan providers and others, according to a new report

The most misunderstood Roth conversion tax rule
IRA ALERT OCT 08, 2019
The most misunderstood Roth conversion tax rule

Qualified distributions are the holy grail for Roth IRAs, but there is confusion around the time requirements

Why 401(k) advisers should pay attention to Ascensus' TPA buying spree
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2019
Why 401(k) advisers should pay attention to Ascensus' TPA buying spree

Ascensus' FuturePlan has made more than two dozen acquisitions in the last two years.

The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants
OPINION OCT 08, 2019
The risks of giving advice to 401(k) participants

401(k)-plan advisers are well-positioned to provide investment advice to participants, but it could prove legally treacherous.

RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2019
The most misunderstood Roth conversion tax rule

Qualified distributions are the holy grail for Roth IRAs, but there is confusion around the time requirements.

RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2019
Factors to consider before taking a pension buyout

It's a challenging calculation that involves several unknown variables.

401(k) plans lag in ESG investing
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2019
401(k) plans lag in ESG investing

Investor zeal for funds guided by environmental, social and governance criteria has not translated into new retirement plan options.

Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers
OPINION OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

The Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs reform.

RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2019
Investigation into 403(b) costs, sales could be an A+ for teachers

Wild, Wild West of retirement savings desperately needs a reform.

401(k) lawsuits get more complex
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2019
401(k) lawsuits get more complex

One recent case alleges an employer didn't appropriately take into account index-fund tracking error.

HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2019
HSA fees drop, investment design shows improvement

Fund menus are important as financial advisers recommend clients invest HSA assets for the long term

A new twist on Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2019
A new twist on Medicare open enrollment

The government projects a decline in premiums next year for Medicare Advantage and drug plans.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2019
Income annuities provide retirees longevity protection

An excerpt from Wade Pfau's new book, 'Safety-First Retirement Planning: An Integrated Approach for a Worry-Free Retirement'

Taxes are one thing – not the 'only' thing
OPINION SEP 27, 2019
Taxes are one thing – not the 'only' thing

Focus on after-tax returns and take advantage of tax-efficient structures when available.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2019
Top 10 fiduciary misconceptions among 401(k) plan sponsors

These may be more problematic than fiduciary mistakes

Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2019
Three Roth conversion traps that should be avoided

Advisers need to be aware of conversion rules so not to cause extra headaches.