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The silver lining of a casualty loss: The tax deduction
TAX SEP 12, 2019
The silver lining of a casualty loss: The tax deduction

Only losses caused by events the president declares eligible for federal disaster relief are tax-deductible.

The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2019
The SEC botched title reform. New York got it right

The SEC backed off a promising provision in its proposed rule, while New York takes on use of misleading titles in no uncertain terms.

Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 10, 2019
Richest would have lost half their wealth under Warren's tax plan

Study looks at how the Massachusetts senator's plan would have affected the wealthiest if it had been in place since 1982

Monitoring 401(k) cross-selling may be next frontier for advisers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2019
Monitoring 401(k) cross-selling may be next frontier for advisers

In light of evolving record-keeper practices, advisers need to remember that ERISA's fiduciary standard requires fiduciary prudence to evolve with the market.

A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2019
A Social Security workaround for some divorced spouses

Claiming benefits on an ex can speed collection of benefits on a new spouse.

Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2019
Abigail Johnson of Fidelity reaches deal to avoid testifying at 401(k) trial

The parties in the MIT 401(k) suit negotiated an agreement that spares Ms. Johnson from having to undergo cross-examination.

Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 06, 2019
Lincoln, Penn Mutual pull insurance products from New York in wake of best-interest rule

The departures follow the news that Jackson National halted sales of some products in the state.

Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice
ALTERNATIVES SEP 05, 2019
Time is running out on opportunity zones — but there's limited choice

2026 marks the end of full tax benefits for investors in Opportunity Zones. Find out more about this investment tool, the history behind it, and key aspects to consider.

Rollovers are all bad! Use only direct transfers
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2019
Rollovers are all bad! Use only direct transfers

A mistake on a rollover can cost a client their life savings.

Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Retirement security advocates hope to attach SECURE to budget legislation in coming weeks

Despite overwhelming bipartisan support in the House, measure remains stuck in the Senate.

Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 04, 2019
Headwinds to annuities in 401(k) plans persist

Legal and administrative challenges have stalled uptake by plan sponsors.

Hurricane Dorian puts flood insurance on the front burner
RIAS SEP 03, 2019
Hurricane Dorian puts flood insurance on the front burner

Advisers use storm that crushed the Bahamas as latest reminder for full insurance coverage.

Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 03, 2019
Jackson National suspends fee-based annuity sales in New York due to best-interest rule

Others insurers are also poised to pull out of the New York market given the tougher sales standards.

Creating time-tested retirement income plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2019
Creating time-tested retirement income plans

Two veteran advisers reflect on more than 35 years of managing retirees' assets and expectations

Lyft founders giving more than 1.5 million shares to donor-advised fund
TAX AUG 30, 2019
Lyft founders giving more than 1.5 million shares to donor-advised fund

The two transferred some class B shares, which have more voting rights, to class A common stock to make the donation

Opening an IRA just for alternative investments
RIAS AUG 30, 2019
Opening an IRA just for alternative investments

Platform leverages the SEC's crowd-funding regulations to give all investors access to alternatives.

Hybrid firm managing $700 million at MML Investors switches to LPL
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 29, 2019
Hybrid firm managing $700 million at MML Investors switches to LPL

Six-partner Intermountain Financial Partners is based in Salt Lake City

Variable, indexed annuities may cost more than you think
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 29, 2019
Variable, indexed annuities may cost more than you think

This detail could catch clients off guard when they surrender or exchange a policy.

There's a wrong way to use target-date funds
RIAS AUG 28, 2019
There's a wrong way to use target-date funds

Investing in other funds in addition to a TDF adds risk and defeats the purpose.

Hybrid robo looking to offer financial wellness to retirement plan sponsors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2019
Hybrid robo looking to offer financial wellness to retirement plan sponsors

BrightPlan Coach fashions a financial plan for each employee and provides guidance on spending, financial goals, investing, debt management, estate planning and insurance.