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OPINION APR 07, 2017
How to define yourself as a life insurance adviser

Distinguishing yourself from life insurance sales people leads to better working relationships and ensures your clients' best interests are served.

RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2017
Judge in Putnam 401(k) suit deals potential setback to plaintiffs using Vanguard as fee benchmark

The lawsuit is the first among similar cases to proceed to hearings on summary judgment, and may be telling as to how future judges rule.

RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2017
How criminals trick people out of their life savings

A fraud investigator shares tales from the dark side of human nature.

RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 06, 2017
Senate, House introduce bills mandating lifetime income disclosures for 401(k) plans

The bills are similar to ones introduced in the previous Congress, but failed to pass commitee.

RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 05, 2017
'Retirement Rip-Off Counter' underscores impact of Department of Labor's fiduciary rule delay

Help clients boost returns without increasing risk
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 03, 2017
Help clients boost returns without increasing risk

If your clients are considering private placement life insurance or private placement variable annuities, here's what you should consider as part of the planning process.

RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2017
How to spot fake answers from Social Security Administration reps

Use these cheat sheets about rule changes to help clients claim benefits.

RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2017
Advisers must protect elderly from financial fraud

The financial abuse of older people is on the rise.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2017
Reverse mortgages have an image problem

Older people generally overlook or are unwilling to consider home equity as a retirement asset.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2017
Fidelity follows Empower in launching TDF-managed account hybrid

It's likely other record keepers will introduce similar services, which mark an evolution among default investing in 401(k) plans.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
MassMutual to level 401(k) fees for its brokers

The business changes eliminate variability in 401(k) fees and reduce the appearance of any conflicts of interest.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
Senate votes to kill city auto-IRA rules

The Obama-era regulations will likely be scrapped by President Trump, whose administration has already taken a stance against them.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2017
New IRS rules allow a risky, 'silent' protest of the Affordable Care Act

Americans have reasons to think they might get away with not paying what they owe.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2017
10 ways to put extra cash to work to bolster your finances

Certified financial planners offer practical suggestions for using excess cash to get in better financial shape.

OPINION MAR 29, 2017
Pooled employer plans set to dominate small 401(k) market

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 28, 2017
Department of Labor's fiduciary rule blamed for insurers' massive hit on variable annuity sales

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2017
Record keeper Empower jumps into HSA market, as Fidelity expands

Some view an enhanced participant experience as the "next battleground" for retirement plan record keepers.

LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES MAR 27, 2017
Tontines could be making a comeback, providing alternative for retirement income

Re-engineered, investment vehicles could provide alternative for retirement income.

Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2017
Hiring freeze and budget cuts impact Social Security claims

Despite longer waits and declining service, checks are safe - for now.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2017
Tips for managing clients' health care expenses in retirement

Financial advisers should incorporate health care planning into their practices.