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Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2023
Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe

Concern is rising among pre-retirees and younger, but more are getting professional help.

Social Security’s crucial role shadowed by new doubts
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 21, 2023
Social Security’s crucial role shadowed by new doubts

Crisis of confidence in the program is prompting many to claim benefits early.

Largest federal union backs O'Malley for Social Security commissioner
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 18, 2023
Largest federal union backs O'Malley for Social Security commissioner

The AFGE represents 43,000 employees of the Social Security Administration.

Massachusetts tax could hit one-off millionaires but advisors keep levy in perspective
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2023
Massachusetts tax could hit one-off millionaires but advisors keep levy in perspective

'Most voters didn't realize the millionaires tax included one-time sudden windfalls like the sale of a home,' one advisor says.

Advisors urge Congress to weigh debt reduction against SALT deduction
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 15, 2023
Advisors urge Congress to weigh debt reduction against SALT deduction

'As much as I might want to see some relief for my clients and myself, there should be a balance between revenue and expenses in the federal budget,' one advisor says.

Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2023
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'

State launches 9% rate for high earners.

Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024

While prices for some essentials continue to increase, it's likely that the cost-of-living adjustment will be much lower than 2023's.

Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early

Only 10% of non-retired Americans plan to wait until they're 70 to receive the maximum Social Security payment, Schroders survey finds.

Proposed wealth tax ‘sounds lovely’ but ‘doesn’t make any sense’
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION AUG 01, 2023
Proposed wealth tax ‘sounds lovely’ but ‘doesn’t make any sense’

Financial advisors say a bill recently introduced in Congress sounds good but would be difficult to administer.

Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 26, 2023
Biden selects Martin O'Malley for Social Security commissioner

The agency is responsible for distributing Social Security to more than 70 million beneficiaries and commands a $1 trillion budget.

In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits
RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 24, 2023
In surprise announcement, IRS says it will stop unannounced tax visits

Knock, knock, who’s there? Not the IRS anymore — at least not without an appointment.

Stop contributing to IRAs and 401(k)s
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2023
Stop contributing to IRAs and 401(k)s

This decades-old strategy no longer works. It’s time to reduce IRA balances, not increase them.

Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market

Its donors surpassed 1 million individual grants to charities for the first time in the organization’s history, Schwab said.

Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 18, 2023
Millionaire tax evaders be warned, the IRS says it's coming for you

Internal Revenue Service says it is only just at the start of cracking down on those who try to hide their income or refuse to pay the taxes they owe.

How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2023
How to save your clients' 'Benjamins'

With several major provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act due to sunset by the end of 2025, advisors should be talking to clients about their tax-deferred savings.

Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 14, 2023
Hightower Advisors gains HNW tax advantage through strategic investment

The deal will enhance the Chicago-based firm's tax advisory services for high-net-worth and business clients.

Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 13, 2023
Warnings from financial advisors grow with Mega Millions jackpot

With the pool for Friday’s draw having grown to an estimated $560 million, advisors urge anyone experiencing a windfall to proceed cautiously.

Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients
RETIREMENT TAX JUL 13, 2023
Financial planner guilty of tax fraud on behalf of clients

Charities, shell companies and tax evasion schemes leave a Cleveland advisor in hot water.

2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 12, 2023
2024 COLA estimate increases despite slowing inflation

The Senior Citizens League increased its estimate for the 2024 cost of living adjustment to 3%.

Social Security rules for divorced spouses
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 11, 2023
Social Security rules for divorced spouses

First rule: There must be at least a decade between 'I do' and 'I don’t.'