Retirement

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RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2018
New tax law offers opportunities for advisers and retirees

But treatment of income from different sources can have unintended consequences.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2018
Financial Engines expands to small 401(k) plans with ADP partnership

The managed account provider has primarily worked with only the largest retirement plans.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2018
Most defined-contribution executives not aware of their fiduciary duties

Recent surveys highlight troubling gaps that reduce operational efficiency and increase risks of ERISA lawsuits.

TAX FEB 05, 2018
Pass-through provision could inspire creative tax planning

Possible strategies include combining multiple businesses into a single entity.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2018
Despite a pumped economy, Trump's approval remains low

Leadership style is a big factor in rallying unity to attain policy goals.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
Timing is crucial for Social Security and Medicare

Picking the wrong date could cost you benefits or trigger penalties.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
Behind the scenes on the world's biggest cruise

Code words, subliminal messaging and extra ketchup for Americans.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2018
The verdict is in on standing desks

You burn more calories standing than sitting — but not that many.

RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2018
Edelman launches initiative to get D.C. to focus on retirement security

The investment adviser has joined forces with a Washington think tank, but their effort must overcome partisan gridlock.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2018
401(k) advisers vs. institutional consultants: On a collision course?

The landscape is messy, but evidence points more to the two worlds ultimately partnering.

TAX JAN 29, 2018
Advisers probably don't know about this tax-saving strategy

Gifting depreciated assets to a spouse can yield a substantial benefit when doing tax-loss harvesting.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JAN 29, 2018
As tax season gets underway, clients are looking ahead to how tax bill will affect 2018 returns

Advisers can put strategies in place now to make sure that there will be no hidden surprises this time next year.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2018
Timing is crucial for Social Security and Medicare

Picking the wrong date could cost you benefits or trigger penalties.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 29, 2018
Prudential pivots toward indexed annuities

Other big VA carriers such as AIG and Nationwide have already seen success in the indexed annuity market.

Mutual of Omaha sued over 401(k) plan fees, investment options
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 29, 2018
Mutual of Omaha sued over 401(k) plan fees, investment options

Lawsuit alleges self-dealing in the insurer's use of funds from a wholly owned subsidiary, United of Omaha.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 26, 2018
Capital Group, sponsor of American Funds, wins 401(k) lawsuit

Decision comes as financial services companies, especially those focused on active management, have been sued for self-dealing.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JAN 26, 2018
New York lobbies for nationwide 'best-interest' standard for life insurance sales

Such a rule would mark a big shift in the way life insurance is currently regulated by the states.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
Empower unveils free 401(k) diagnostic tool

Providers keep trying to up the game by offering additional services for retirement plan advisers.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
Empower Retirement finds reason to give clients projected vision of future

New research shows participants prepare better for retirement if they're told how their savings will translate into monthy income.

RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 25, 2018
How new leadership at DOL could address retirement rules

The incoming head of the Employee Benefits Security Administration may pursue new regulations around 401(k) issues such as annuities.