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Delaying Social Security benefits 'best deal in town'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2012
Delaying Social Security benefits 'best deal in town'

Convincing a client to delay taking Social Security may be a hard sell. But a little math shows why it's very good advice. IN's retirement expert, <b>Mary Beth Franklin</b>, runs the numbers for you.

Romney-style plan would sharply limit tax breaks, study says
RETIREMENT RIAS JUL 16, 2012
Romney-style plan would sharply limit tax breaks, study says

A Tax Policy Center study has estimated that in 2015, Romney would need to eliminate $320 billion in tax breaks, or 30% of the total, to pay for his proposed 20% reduction in tax rates.

Romney defeat could be big loss for capital gains
RETIREMENT RIAS JUL 16, 2012
Romney defeat could be big loss for capital gains

Election could be big loss for those with capital gains

Will 'taxmageddon' become a reality? Obama veto should seal the deal
RETIREMENT RIAS JUL 13, 2012
Will 'taxmageddon' become a reality? Obama veto should seal the deal

President promises to shoot down bill extending Bush era tax cuts for wealthy; does not augur well for HNW clients

One more year! Obama seeks to extend Bush tax cuts for middle-income families
RETIREMENT RIAS JUL 11, 2012
One more year! Obama seeks to extend Bush tax cuts for middle-income families

President Obama on Monday announced he wants to extend the Bush tax cuts for middle-income families -- for 12 months.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 10, 2012
Young workers want sure things as 401(k) options

Obama's re-election top concern of advisers: survey
RETIREMENT RIAS JUL 09, 2012
Obama's re-election top concern of advisers: survey

The latest Brinker Barometer survey shows that most advisers want this term to be Obama's last

RETIREMENT RIAS JUL 02, 2012
Couple who donated home for firefighters feeling burned by IRS

A Virginia couple who donated their house to local firefighters for a training exercise can't deduct the property's value from their federal income taxes, a divided U.S. Tax Court has ruled

Seven retirement questions all advisers should ask
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 28, 2012
Seven retirement questions all advisers should ask

The answers can prove pivotal in setting up an investment program for clients, says professor

RETIREMENT ALTERNATIVES JUN 26, 2012
Falcone resigns as chairman, CEO of Harbinger Group

Founder of hedge fund firm Harbinger Capital Partners last year settled a probe by U.S. regulators by admitting improperly borrowing money from his fund to pay his personal taxes.

Romney draws sports team owners but players prefer Obama
RETIREMENT RIAS JUN 25, 2012
Romney draws sports team owners but players prefer Obama

Even the Yankees, Sawx rivalry carries over to owners' prexy picks

RETIREMENT RIAS JUN 21, 2012
Roth 401(k) gains popularity as way to ax retirees' taxes

RETIREMENT RIAS JUN 17, 2012
Contemplating an 18% long-term rate

RETIREMENT RIAS JUN 17, 2012
Senate's Baucus sees opportunity to reshape Tax Code

Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2012
Mary Beth Franklin reveals the magic number for claiming Social Security

Secret to getting the most money from Uncle Sam is like the secret of comedy: Timing

CPAs seek estate tax certainty from Congress
RETIREMENT RIAS JUN 14, 2012
CPAs seek estate tax certainty from Congress

CPAs say uncertainty impedes proper estate planning, places undue burden on taxpayers

RETIREMENT TAX JUN 13, 2012
Are incentive fees coming to funds?

80 the new 65? Retirement age needs radical adjustment, says AIG boss
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 12, 2012
80 the new 65? Retirement age needs radical adjustment, says AIG boss

AIG boss Robert Benmosche has offered a radical yet simple solution to gaping shortfalls in government pension and medical programs. Push the retirement age back -- way back.

U.S. Senate's Baucus sees opportunity to reshape tax code
RETIREMENT TAX JUN 10, 2012
U.S. Senate's Baucus sees opportunity to reshape tax code

'Out of control' tax code needs to be updated for this century: Senator Max Baucus

Advisers back Romney, believe Obama's in front
RETIREMENT RIAS JUN 05, 2012
Advisers back Romney, believe Obama's in front

A new survey shows the majority of advisers would like to see Mitt Romney elected President. But those same advisers also believe they're in the minority on that score.