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For survivor benefits, timing is everything under new Social Security rules
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 03, 2016
For survivor benefits, timing is everything under new Social Security rules

The Social Security Administration's file-and-suspend guidance injects some confusion regarding the choice between survivor and retirement benefits.

Qualified charitable distributions not always the best way to give
RETIREMENT TAX FEB 29, 2016
Qualified charitable distributions not always the best way to give

While a QCD can provide a real tax benefit to some IRA owners, in most cases keeping the RMD and giving appreciated securities to charity will be a better tax strategy.

RETIREMENT MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 29, 2016
Is your 529 college plan one of the four with Morningstar gold?

Improvements to some plans include lower fees and an added layer of investment consultants.

RETIREMENT EQUITIES FEB 26, 2016
Hedging the risk of Congress going after Roth retirement accounts

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> Is it time to start hedging the risk that Congress might renege on its Roth promise?

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 23, 2016
How employment affects Social Security

Benefits may be reduced if you claim before 66 and continue to work.

RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2016
How the 2016 presidential candidates stack up with advisers

A look at White House hopefuls' positions on issues impacting financial advice.

RETIREMENT EQUITIES FEB 21, 2016
Distinguishing tax efficiency from after-tax returns

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> When it comes to mutual funds, it's important to understand the difference between tax efficiency and after-tax returns.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Social Security issues new file-and-suspend guidelines

April 29 deadline looms for those who want to take advantage of current rules.

Market volatility signals it's time to take another look at Roth conversions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Market volatility signals it's time to take another look at Roth conversions

Advisers should be considering a &#8220;re-characterization,&#8221; or undoing, of clients' Roth conversions, which essentially converts the Roth money back to pre-tax money.

Aequitas Capital alts platform implodes, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark
RETIREMENT ALTERNATIVES FEB 18, 2016
Aequitas Capital alts platform implodes, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The collapse of alternative investments platform Aequitas Capital Management continues to unfold, while investors and advisers are kept in the dark.

Putting ETF liquidity concerns in perspective
RETIREMENT EQUITIES FEB 18, 2016
Putting ETF liquidity concerns in perspective

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> The lessons that were learned from the August 24th flash crash.

Social Security Administration releases details of rule on new spousal benefits claiming strategy
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 17, 2016
Social Security Administration releases details of rule on new spousal benefits claiming strategy

But the Social Security Administration still has no guidelines for file-and-suspend deadlines.

RETIREMENT EQUITIES FEB 11, 2016
Where and how Bernie Sanders wants to hit Wall Street

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> His proposed financial-transaction taxes would supposedly collect tens of billions, and Wall Street would likely pay for a lot of the free stuff he hopes to offer as president.

Planning implications of Obama's budget in one simple chart
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
Planning implications of Obama's budget in one simple chart

Michael Kitces explains how the president's fiscal 2017 budget affects retirement, estate and other tax law.

Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 11, 2016
Adjusting Social Security claiming strategies for new rules

Here are a few scenarios that can help you guide your clients' decisions.

Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Some local Social Security Administration offices refuse to process benefit applications

Having problems trying to file and suspend before deadline? You're not alone.

Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2016
Merrill Lynch launches Social Security claiming tool

Other advisers can take a page from the the firm's action plan.

How to manage tax-efficient drawdowns in retirement
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
How to manage tax-efficient drawdowns in retirement

For many retirees, the conventional way of thinking may not be the most tax-efficient.

Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 04, 2016
Retirement income hit with highest effective tax rates

New software helps advisers maximize spendable income for clients.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2016
The next big thing in retirement advice

Guidance for plan sponsors on how to motivate employees to get beyond their 401(k) inertia