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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2018
In a first, University of Chicago settles 403(b) lawsuit for $6.5 million

Observers say it's difficult to determine if this is a harbinger of the outcome in the roughly 20 outstanding lawsuits.

TAX MAY 24, 2018
IRS warns taxpayers about using property taxes as 'contributions' to charity

Workarounds to avoid federal limits on state and local taxes in some states could be considered tax evasion.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 23, 2018
Insurers are selling off old annuity business — what advisers need to know

Transactions pose inherent risks to policyholders, such as the buyer having a weak credit rating or increasing contract fees.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2018
How 401(k) advisers can increase their fees

Becoming an outsourced chief retirement officer could help combat fee compression.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Supreme Court decision likely to prevent brokers from filing class-action lawsuits

However, it likely won't bar employees from filing 401(k) lawsuits against their employers.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 22, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 22, 2018
David Lerner compliance officer loses 'nonsensical' and 'specious' appeal over reporting tax liens

Allan Holeman failed to disclose three IRS liens totaling $157,000.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAY 22, 2018
Indexed annuity sales rise in Q1 as DOL fiduciary rule stalls

Variable annuity sales were down again, however.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 21, 2018
Pass-through tax strategies for business-owner clients

Shifting business structure, changing filing status and spinning off equipment are examples of ways business owners can take advantage of the deduction.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 21, 2018
When skewed super-OSJ priorities raise red flags for retirement plan advisers

If a super-OSJ switches broker-dealers, overhauls its business model or ends up being acquired, that could be disruptive for the advisers that work with it.

The gig economy as a backup retirement plan
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2018
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan

Some workers embrace side hustles to boost their nest eggs.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 18, 2018
Rich are abuzz over tax-cutting dynasty trusts

Tax overhaul's doubling of the estate-tax exemption to $22 million has generated interest in the trusts

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2018
The gig economy as a backup retirement plan

Some workers embrace side hustles to boost their nest eggs.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 17, 2018
Those in managed accounts, target-date funds get better returns than DIY investors

'Professionals pretty much everywhere will probably outperform amateurs.'

Oregon auto-IRA success shows national program would 'work well,' advocate says
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2018
Oregon auto-IRA success shows national program would 'work well,' advocate says

Program has amassed nearly $3 million in just a few months.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2018
Mass Mutual to hike some LTC premiums by 77%

Move will affect 54,000 policyholders with older policies.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Team advising on $2 billion leaves Avondale for Janney

Three-adviser group in Franklin, Tenn., serves retirement plans.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Philips North America reaches $17 million settlement in 401(k) lawsuit

Excessive fees, as well as the retention of a low-yielding money market fund, were at the heart of the lawsuit.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Almost half of near-retirees fail basic Social Security quiz

More than half of those surveyed have not yet created an online Social Security account

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2018
Wells Fargo struggles to attract 401(k) business in wake of banking scandals

Advisers say clients are wary of selecting Wells Fargo for record-keeping and investment-management services due to reputational risk.