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RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Mary Beth Franklin: Budget raises questions about fate of claiming strategies

Unclear if and when proposed change might take effect, still more vague about what strategies would be affected.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2014
Even the affluent are delaying retirement

As baby boomers continue to reel from the recession, even the affluent admit that saving for retirement is a struggle.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2014
Supreme Court signals interest in 401(k) plan fiduciary case

Justices seek DOL comment on case involving share classes offered to plan participants.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Asset allocation for 21st century retirement

A new retirement planning model for your clients must combine Social Security, retirement savings and an element of employment-based income.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Financial literacy begins at the office

Increased need for advice presents opportunities for advisers.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Think before changing health plan, advisers warn business owners

Warning: The Affordable Care Act not only spawned insurance exchanges for individuals, which went into effect earlier this month, but it also set new standards for small businesses.

EQUITIES MAR 27, 2014
When women-run retirement funds beat the boys

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Women-run retirement funds have consistently higher returns than those run by men. Here's why. Plus: Four data points to watch this morning, dealing with a bankrupt hedge fund, how the FBI is watching high-frequency trading, and April Fool's Day around the web.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 27, 2014
How to build a better nest egg

It's not novel or innovative. It's what our parents' advisers told them they should be doing &#8211; socking money away in a defined contribution plan so that when their Golden Years arrived, the era's shine would not be dimmed by financial concerns.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2014
Reader reacts: Investors must know 401(k) rollover options

Moving assets into an IRA is just one of many options investors should consider

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2014
Mary Beth Franklin: Secrets for claiming retroactive Social Security benefits

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2014
The future of your 401(k) revealed

Target date funds to take the majority of 401(k) contributions by 2018

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2014
Retirement confidence edges up from record lows

Annual EBRI survey credits higher stock, home values.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 24, 2014
Advisers brace for onslaught as Tax Day nears

New tax laws mean new and perhaps unexpected liabilities for clients &#8211; and even some advisers

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2014
More investors push off retirement as pensions dwindle

As baby boomers continue to reel from the recession, even the affluent admit that saving for retirement is a struggle

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 24, 2014
Huge gap in public's knowledge of Social Security rules

Difference between claiming strategies could be as much as $250,000 for a married couple.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
Former service rep now gives advice

April Peterson is finding the business a little stressful but she's having an impact on clients' lives.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 23, 2014
N.Y. state budget could overhaul existing estate tax rules

Financial advisers warn you should think carefully before reacting to Gov. Cuomo's latest proposal

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Plaintiffs win mixed decision in landmark 401(k) fee case

Plaintiffs, represented by Jerome Schlichter, win mixed decision in a landmark 401(k) fee case as appeals court backs fiduciary claim against ABB but reverses decision against two Fidelity companies.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 21, 2014
Schlichter in new 401(k) lawsuit, this one against health care provider Novant Health

A group of medical professionals are suing their employer, health care provider Novant Health, arguing that the company violated its fiduciary duty by offering excessively costly 401(k) investments and overpaying its providers.

RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2014
Getting the most from Social Security benefits

The first rule: If possible, don't file before 66. Second rule: If you can, file and suspend.