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Captrust adds $900 million in pension assets with acquisition of Patriot Pension Advisors
RIAS OCT 19, 2022
Captrust adds $900 million in pension assets with acquisition of Patriot Pension Advisors

The deal for the Massachusetts firm marks the 59th acquisition for Raleigh, North Carolina-based Captrust.

Benefits may run out faster due to Social Security COLA increase
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2022
Benefits may run out faster due to Social Security COLA increase

The revenue stream is at risk as the number of retirees grows faster than the number of workers paying taxes.

Lead broker-dealer seller of GWG L bonds sues its insurers
ALTERNATIVES OCT 18, 2022
Lead broker-dealer seller of GWG L bonds sues its insurers

'No one is going to want to settle with broker-dealers over GWG claims until the bankruptcy is resolved,' an attorney said about the lawsuit filed by Emerson Equity.

10 of the greatest unretirements of all time
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2022
10 of the greatest unretirements of all time

Here are a few celebrities who announced their retirements, then subsequently announced they were reversing that decision.

What’s new for Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2022
What’s new for Medicare open enrollment

Most beneficiaries don't switch plans during the annual open enrollment period, but retirees can save money by reviewing their drug coverage options.

Satisfaction down, regret up for insurance and annuity owners, says J.D. Power study
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 13, 2022
Satisfaction down, regret up for insurance and annuity owners, says J.D. Power study

Customer satisfaction drops soon after life insurance and annuities are purchased according to a new survey.

Social Security announces 8.7% COLA for 2023
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 13, 2022
Social Security announces 8.7% COLA for 2023

Next year's cost-of-living adjustment will be the largest increase in retirement benefits and taxable wages in 42 years.

Inflation roiling retirees, especially boomers, says Goldman survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 12, 2022
Inflation roiling retirees, especially boomers, says Goldman survey

A mere 7% of retirees stopped working because their savings were sufficient to fund their retirement, according to the report.

Year-end tax planning for retirees
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2022
Year-end tax planning for retirees

Tax-loss harvesting and charitable contributions can lower what retirees owe the IRS.

Procrastinating Americans putting off estate plans, says D.A. Davidson survey
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2022
Procrastinating Americans putting off estate plans, says D.A. Davidson survey

Just 34% of adult Americans have an estate plan and 37% of respondents said they didn't have a plan at the ready.

The IRS answers a crucial penalty question for missed RMDs
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2022
The IRS answers a crucial penalty question for missed RMDs

The tax collector says there will be no 50% penalty for missed 2021 and 2022 RMDs for beneficiaries subject to the 10-year rule.

DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2022
DOL set to finalize ESG rule for retirement plans

The final rule is coming out at a time when sustainable investing has become a political flashpoint.

Strong job market not enough to calm nervous employees
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2022
Strong job market not enough to calm nervous employees

62% of workers have cut their contributions to their savings in response to the economic impacts related to inflation or concerns about a recession.

Hub acquires Northern California-based Quintes
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Hub acquires Northern California-based Quintes

The firm designs and manages retirement plans, including 401(k)s, 403(b)s and 457(b)s, as well as defined-benefit and cash-balance plans.

Fend off inflation with these strategic tips
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2022
Fend off inflation with these strategic tips

Economist Laurence Kotlikoff offers his outlook on inflation and how investors can prepare their portfolios to defend against it.

Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 05, 2022
Fidelity, Vanguard join forces to help workers move 401(k)s

The two retirement giants, along with Alight Solutions, are forming a consortium to automate the transfer of 401(k) accounts with balances below $5,000 when workers change jobs.

Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation
OPINION OCT 05, 2022
Life insurance can be a valuable asset for seniors battling inflation

Selling life insurance policies can help retirees meet expenses, but such transactions, known as life settlements, are overlooked by the financial planning world.

Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts
RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2022
Market pain boosts case for adding alternatives to retirement accounts

An increasing number of wealth managers are diversifying their clients’ portfolios away from traditional asset classes into alternative, and often less liquid, assets.

MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
MAI acquires Florida-based firm, launches retirement business

The Cleveland-based RIA said the purchase of West Point Business Group allows it to launch MAI Retirement.

Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms
RIAS OCT 04, 2022
Savant Wealth Management acquires two Iowa-based financial firms

The deals push Savant's assets to $12.4 billion while moving it forward on its five-year growth plan.