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Senator proposing new taxes on wealthy says idea is popular
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 18, 2021
Senator proposing new taxes on wealthy says idea is popular

But Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., says it's too soon to tell whether his proposals will be adopted in the $3.5 trillion budget bill working its way through Congress.

Prudential commits $200 million to diversity in private equity
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 18, 2021
Prudential commits $200 million to diversity in private equity

The company's investments will focus on women- and minority-owned PE firms.

How inflation affects Social Security, Medicare and taxes
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 18, 2021
How inflation affects Social Security, Medicare and taxes

Higher benefits resulting from a cost-of-living adjustment could be offset by bigger Medicare premiums and larger tax bills.

Appeals court reverses dismissal in NYU lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 17, 2021
Appeals court reverses dismissal in NYU lawsuit

The development in the 403(b) plan case is considered a victory for the law firm Schlichter Bogard & Denton, which several years ago led a legal crusade against universities and other plan sponsors.

'Guaranteed income' preferred over 'annuities'
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 17, 2021
'Guaranteed income' preferred over 'annuities'

The insurance industry recognizes that the word 'annuity' is not always received well. But that's only part of what hampers the products, according to two recent reports.

Two named to top posts at AIG unit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 17, 2021
Two named to top posts at AIG unit

Bryan Pinsky will lead individual retirement at AIG Life & Retirement, while Tim Heslin will head the U.S. life insurance business.

Galway Insurance buys $9.2 billion RIA
RIAS AUG 16, 2021
Galway Insurance buys $9.2 billion RIA

The San Francisco-based insurance company acquires Cleveland-based MAI Capital.

The DOL is asking 401(k)s about uncashed checks
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2021
The DOL is asking 401(k)s about uncashed checks

The letters sent to plan sponsors have not included deadlines for recouping the funds, although the DOL is requesting confirmation that the participants are reunited with their money, according to one law firm.

Congress should continue updating the retirement system
OPINION AUG 16, 2021
Congress should continue updating the retirement system

The SECURE Act 2.0 builds on the success of the original SECURE Act signed into law in 2019 with several commonsense provisions to further help individuals save and invest for their retirement.

401(k) suit claims higher revenue-sharing funds should have been used
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2021
401(k) suit claims higher revenue-sharing funds should have been used

Had Juniper Networks' plan used higher-revenue-sharing share classes, net costs conceivably could have been lower, if those fees were rebated back to participants, according to the complaint.

Britney Spears’ father agrees to step down as conservator
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 13, 2021
Britney Spears’ father agrees to step down as conservator

After 13 years of control over Britney Spears' financial decisions, Jamie Spears has officially volunteered to step away as conservator.

The parallel paths of ETFs and annuities
OPINION AUG 13, 2021
The parallel paths of ETFs and annuities

The questions that RIAs have about commission-free annuities right now are the very same questions they had just 15 years ago about exchange-traded funds, which are now a core part of client portfolios.

Senate vote gives advocates for real estate tax break hope of protecting it
ALTERNATIVES AUG 12, 2021
Senate vote gives advocates for real estate tax break hope of protecting it

Lawmakers could decide to limit like-kind property exchanges as a way to pay for Biden administration spending priorities.

Plaintiffs make a splash in SeaWorld 401(k) lawsuit
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 12, 2021
Plaintiffs make a splash in SeaWorld 401(k) lawsuit

The class action calls out the plan's fees for investments, record keeping and financial advice.

Looking beyond a will: Estate planning as end-of-life planning
OPINION AUG 12, 2021
Looking beyond a will: Estate planning as end-of-life planning

Estate planning is a lot bigger than just the financial aspects of the estate; it includes family, feelings, values and goals.

Advisers want Congress to restore the SALT deduction
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 11, 2021
Advisers want Congress to restore the SALT deduction

Lawmakers will wrestle with tax relief and increases for the wealthy as they put together a $3.5 trillion budget bill. SALT relief targets the $10,000 limit on the deduction for state and local taxes implemented under the 2017 tax reform.

When it comes to planning for themselves, do financial advisers seek advice from other advisers?
RIAS AUG 11, 2021
When it comes to planning for themselves, do financial advisers seek advice from other advisers?

InvestmentNews Research asked financial advisers if they solicit advice from other advisers when it comes to planning their own retirement. Their answers may be surprising.

VA settlement could lead RIAs, insurers, states to ramp up oversight
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2021
VA settlement could lead RIAs, insurers, states to ramp up oversight

The case shows California is paying attention to annuity recommendations made through RIAs, and other state insurance departments could follow its lead. The settlement could also lead insurers and licensed third parties that work with RIAs to scrutinize recommendations more carefully, if they don't already vet them closely.

Voya explores potential deal for newly public Alight
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2021
Voya explores potential deal for newly public Alight

Voya has recently looked at purchasing benefits administrator Alight, according to people with knowledge of the matter, but it isn't clear whether the companies are in active talks.

Market risk, longevity still worry plan participants
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2021
Market risk, longevity still worry plan participants

About 40% of retirement plan participants say they're unsure how to make their money last, an American Century study finds.