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Do you know how to calculate after-tax returns?
RETIREMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 01, 2019
Do you know how to calculate after-tax returns?

Doing the math can help determine whether there are ways to maximize your clients' after-tax wealth.

Millionaires flee homelands as tensions rise, taxes bite
RETIREMENT TAX APR 30, 2019
Millionaires flee homelands as tensions rise, taxes bite

Australia, the U.S. and Canada are the top destinations, while China and Russia see the most exits.

Criticism of Richard Thaler proposal must not prevent discussion
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 27, 2019
Criticism of Richard Thaler proposal must not prevent discussion

Having leading retirement thinkers instigate policy discussions on boosting retirement income could be our best hope to spark positive change.

Muni funds land a year's worth of cash in four months
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS APR 25, 2019
Muni funds land a year's worth of cash in four months

Money coming from people who saw their tax bills rise as a result of the cap on state and local tax deductions.

Higher tax bills following reform surprise clients
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 23, 2019
Higher tax bills following reform surprise clients

Lower withholding and the loss of state and local deduction throw many for loop.

Older Americans are twice as likely to work now as in 1985
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2019
Older Americans are twice as likely to work now as in 1985

Retirement-age workers' participation rate in the labor force has cracked the 20% mark

The drawback of Richard Thaler's 401(k)-Social Security idea? Social Security itself
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2019
The drawback of Richard Thaler's 401(k)-Social Security idea? Social Security itself

Observers think Congress would need to address Social Security's funding levels and offer enhanced protections for the concept to work.

Social Security funding outlook improves slightly
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 22, 2019
Social Security funding outlook improves slightly

Retirement reserves extended one year; disability fund by 20 years

Richard Thaler wants to use 401(k)s to boost Social Security payments
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 18, 2019
Richard Thaler wants to use 401(k)s to boost Social Security payments

The Nobel laureate wants to simplify drawing down retirement assets, which he thinks is 'way harder' than saving the money.

Trump's rules for opportunity zones satisfy investors' wish lists
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 18, 2019
Trump's rules for opportunity zones satisfy investors' wish lists

The rules provide a more flexible timeline for investing cash, as well as a one-year grace period to sell assets and reinvest the proceeds.

Most Americans got a tax cut and didn't notice
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 15, 2019
Most Americans got a tax cut and didn't notice

Surveys show just one-fifth of people believe their taxes have gone down.

Tax Cuts and Jobs Act takeaways
RETIREMENT TAX APR 12, 2019
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act takeaways

Practical insights into the TCJA and its provisions regarding income tax and gift and estate tax.

'Wall Street Tax Act' will land on Main Street investors
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 11, 2019
'Wall Street Tax Act' will land on Main Street investors

A 10-basis-point tax on financial transactions would have the same effect as a 31% boost in the average expense ratio 401(k) plans pay for equity funds.

Few rush to invest in opportunity zones
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 10, 2019
Few rush to invest in opportunity zones

Provision of the 2017 tax overhaul lets investors pay less in taxes on profits that are reinvested in low-income communities.

5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2019
5 things clients learned about Roth conversions this tax season

Advisers can use this information to begin planning for 2019

Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 03, 2019
Top Democrat proposes revival of plan to eliminate capital gains loopholes

Plan would require wealthy investors to pay capital gains tax on appreciation of their assets each year.

Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 02, 2019
Illinois governor pushes to replace flat tax

The billionaire Democrat joins list of others calling for higher taxes on the wealthy.

Top reasons to file a tax extension
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2019
Top reasons to file a tax extension

The penalty for failing to file exceeds the penalty for failing to pay, and an extension can also help with saving for retirement.

Update on Social Security reform
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2019
Update on Social Security reform

Congressional panel holds hearings, but no action is expected this year.

Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 22, 2019
Treasury cuts penalties for taxpayers confused about withholding

The government's second reduction in the penalty threshold this year comes as 2017 tax overhaul leaves many with surprise tax bills.