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Capital Group, sponsor of American Funds, launches savings accounts to help with disability costs
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 17, 2018
Capital Group, sponsor of American Funds, launches savings accounts to help with disability costs

These disability savings plans will be first to be sold exclusively through financial advisers.

Can inherited IRAs be split in a divorce?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2018
Can inherited IRAs be split in a divorce?

A new phenomenon may signal a trend in which IRAs play a bigger role in divorce settlements.

Advisers applaud House bills to expand health savings accounts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2018
Advisers applaud House bills to expand health savings accounts

House committee approves measures to raise contribution limits, extend eligibility.

Prospect of high cash distribution has investors chasing dividends through ETFs
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 13, 2018
Prospect of high cash distribution has investors chasing dividends through ETFs

Funds that are seeing inflows largely steer clear of sectors like utilities.

Tax loophole from 1960s could let wealthy tap 21% corporate rate
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 11, 2018
Tax loophole from 1960s could let wealthy tap 21% corporate rate

Provision related to investments held offshore could save wealthy Americans millions in taxes.

More about death and taxes
RETIREMENT FINTECH JUL 06, 2018
More about death and taxes

Clients are doomed to pay more taxes. They need our help.

Muni closed-end funds may be ripe for tax-loss sales
RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 05, 2018
Muni closed-end funds may be ripe for tax-loss sales

The vast majority of the funds have posted a loss this year, pressured by the rising cost of leverage.

What older people should consider when starting a business
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2018
What older people should consider when starting a business

Older people account for a rising share of entrepreneurs, but should assess their financial situation before jumping in.

New IRS form sends taxpayers toward Intuit, away from H&R Block
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 29, 2018
New IRS form sends taxpayers toward Intuit, away from H&R Block

But the shorter 1040 form still requires filers to provide all the same information.

Social Security benefits lost 34% of their buying power since 2000
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 21, 2018
Social Security benefits lost 34% of their buying power since 2000

The past year saw the biggest loss of the decade as increases in living expenses outpaced the cost-of-living adjustment.

Divorce reduces retirement readiness
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 19, 2018
Divorce reduces retirement readiness

The new tax law could increase financial challenges for divorced people, but planning opportunities abound.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 15, 2018
Homeowners looking to dodge property tax caps turn to Alaskan trusts

Strategy involves a limited liability company and non-grantor trusts set up in a no-tax state.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 14, 2018
Roth conversions can boost Medicare premiums

But one year of higher health care costs may be worth it to lower RMDs and taxes in the future.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Decoding 2034: Social Security's Crucial Year

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act

RETIREMENT TAX JUN 08, 2018
Tax planning doesn't stop on Tax Day

Studies show that a tax-efficient approach to investing can boost incremental after-tax returns.

RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 08, 2018
Pass-throughs versus C corporations under the new tax law

C corps may become a bit more popular under the new regime given the big reduction in their tax rate, but pass-throughs still seem to have the upper hand, advisers say

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 08, 2018
Defined-contribution plan loan and hardship distribution rules eased

Advisers need to understand the new rules so they can help clients in need.

RETIREMENT EQUITIES JUN 05, 2018
Small-cap ETFs see surge in inflows

Trade reform, trade tiffs and strong dollar are all benefiting domestically oriented small-caps

RETIREMENT PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2018
A smarter way to rebalance

A buy-write strategy lets clients get a portfolio's allocation back in line without facing a big tax bill.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2018
Unlocking Social Security's Future: 2034 Outlook

Although the trust fund depletion date remains unchanged, 2034 is when surplus funds will run out if Congress doesn't act.