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Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market

Its donors surpassed 1 million individual grants to charities for the first time in the organization’s history, Schwab said.

SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group
RIAS JUL 19, 2023
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group

The San Diego institutional retirement plan consulting group RBG also has a growing wealth management business.

Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Capital Group expands financial wellness coaching program

The investment manager is extending its partnership with Financial Finesse to support advisors and plan sponsors in helping participants achieve financial security.

Financial planning for a Hollywood strike
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 18, 2023
Financial planning for a Hollywood strike

Clients affected by the writers' and actors' strikes have different needs but could be out of work for some time.

Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you
TAX JUL 18, 2023
Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you

Internal Revenue Service says it is only just at the start of cracking down on those who try to hide their income or refuse to pay the taxes they owe.

ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
ESG litmus test intensifies as 2024 elections loom

A campaign against the use of ESG factors to manage assets for public workers has snowballed; the issue has also been a focus in Congress.

IRS provides limited RMD relief
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
IRS provides limited RMD relief

After the SECURE 2.0 Act's new rules resulted in confusion, the IRS issues notice providing relief on required minimum distributions.

401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
401(k)s need private equity and real estate, study says

If plans can address liquidity and valuation concerns, they could benefit from higher returns, Georgetown CRI found.

How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'

With several major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act due to sunset by the end of 2025, advisors should be talking to clients about their tax-deferred savings.

Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 14, 2023
Retirement provider Ascensus taps Good as new president

Nick Good takes over the role from Ascensus CEO and Chair David Musto, who will now devote more of his time to overall leadership of the organization.

Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment
TAX JUL 14, 2023
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment

The deal will enhance the Chicago-based firm's tax advisory services for high-net-worth and business clients.

Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Saving for college hurts retirement for nearly 60%, survey says

A new rule for 529-to-IRA rollovers could help those who have both retirement and college savings goals.

Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot

With the pool for Friday’s draw having grown to an estimated $560 million, advisors urge anyone experiencing a windfall to proceed cautiously.

Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients
TAX JUL 13, 2023
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients

Charities, shell companies and tax evasion schemes leave a Cleveland advisor in hot water.

Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
Gen X on shaky ground for retirement, with 40% having saved nothing

The median retirement account balance among Gen Xers is just $10,000, NIRS found.

2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation

The Senior Citizens League increased its estimate for the 2024 cost of living adjustment to 3%.

Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year
RIAS JUL 12, 2023
Captrust acquires $2.3 billion Southern Wealth Management for fifth deal this year

This marks the third Texas acquisition this year for Captrust, which now has 69 deals on the books.

Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Verizon 401(k) lawsuit settles for $30 million

The settlement sends an uncomfortable message to retirement plan advisors and other fiduciaries, an observer says.

Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Aretha Franklin's estate planning deserves no respect

Hot on the heels of the Presley family’s document drama, a similar quarrel was decided this week in court regarding the last wishes of Aretha Franklin, who died in 2018.

Social Security rules for divorced spouses
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Social Security rules for divorced spouses

First rule: There must be at least a decade between 'I do' and 'I don’t.'