Retirement

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RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2017
Tax reform anomaly could diminish some companies' need for 401(k) plan

A dichotomy in the tax treatment of retirement deferrals and business income could discourage creation, maintenance of plans by some pass-through entities.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
Trump tax plan: Congress to decide how much top earners will pay

New details of President Donald J. Trump's tax plan released Wednesday propose cutting the top individual rate to 35%, while leaving it to Congress whether to create another bracket for those with higher income.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
Advisers see benefits in Trump tax plan, but have many questions

Lower tax rates for pass-throughs would benefit business owners, including many of them, but details surrounding capital gains taxes and the AMT are vague or nonexistent.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 27, 2017
'Rothification' to pay for tax cuts seen as losing momentum, for now

Retirement-savings proponents remain vigilant in protecting deferrals as GOP releases tax-reform framework.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
Seniors scramble to beat reverse mortgage deadline

Demand for mandatory pre-loan counseling outstrips supply.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
Judge dismisses lawsuit by Wells Fargo 401(k) participants

Plaintiffs failed to show the 401(k) plan executives breached their fiduciary duties, according to the judge.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2017
401(k) lawsuit attacks excessive advisory fees paid to UBS

Litigation regarding retirement plan adviser fees is rare, but some believe it will become more prevalent.

RIAS SEP 25, 2017
Dividing retirement assets when divorcing abroad

Wealth spread across borders is subject to special rules — and special strategies to deal with them.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2017
Jerry Schlichter's fee lawsuits have left an indelible mark on the 401(k) industry

After a decade of litigation, fees are lower and retirement plans are more transparent. But have the lawsuits gone too far?

TAX SEP 22, 2017
Realtors and teachers join coalition's fight to preserve a federal tax deduction

Americans Against Double Taxation is the latest organization to mobilize in fierce battle to preserve loopholes, deductions and other benefits.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
More retirees seek professional advice on Social Security

Future retirees also appear more willing to wait to claim larger benefits than previous waves of retirees, according to a new study.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 22, 2017
University of Pennsylvania wins retirement plan suit

Ivy League school is first elite university to win complete dismissal of such a lawsuit.

TAX SEP 21, 2017
Are your wealthy clients prepared when the IRS comes knocking?

Although the IRS's budget is shrinking, its efforts to audit high-net-worth individuals are increasing.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
How tax reform could squeeze the middle class

You could end up paying thousands of dollars more after tax reform than you do now.

Demand for Social Security advice growing
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2017
Demand for Social Security advice growing

Majority of future retirees threaten to switch from advisers who don't offer guidance.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2017
How plan advisers can ease stress about retirement readiness

Smart plan advisers use an active, personalized approach to engage employees.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 18, 2017
Tax reform could be expensive for middle class

Those who save for retirement or itemize tax deductions could end up paying thousands of dollars more.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2017
American workers vs. investors: Who pays more taxes?

Politicians have intentionally set tax rates on wages much higher than those on long-term investment returns.

RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2017
Social Security COLA could get wiped out by Medicare costs

But higher-income retirees' health insurance costs might remain the same.

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION SEP 15, 2017
Opponents of shifting to Roth plans speak up in Senate

Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown says 'Rothification' would make saving for retirement more expensive.