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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 27, 2014
Social Security survivor benefits after botched second marriages

If second marriage ends, the first one may still count

RETIREMENT TAX MAY 27, 2014
Extending tax breaks priority for new Senate Finance Chairman

Extending tax credits and deductions is a priority for new Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, even as he indicates there won't be any major tax changes for individuals or businesses this year. What gives?

RETIREMENT EQUITIES MAY 27, 2014
The capital gains vacation is coming to an end

For fund investors, the vacation from capital gains taxes may be over after another strong year for stocks. But it's not all bad news, as there are ways for investors to extend their holiday.

The tricky first-year rule for working while collecting Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2014
The tricky first-year rule for working while collecting Social Security

New retirees can use monthly rather than annual earnings limit.

Delaying Social Security can outperform investment returns
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2014
Delaying Social Security can outperform investment returns

But break-even period can be at least 20 years.

Social Security earnings limits can reduce spousal benefits, too
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2014
Social Security earnings limits can reduce spousal benefits, too

Earnings restrictions disappear at full retirement age.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2014
Baby boomer, Gen X women fear not having enough retirement savings

Congresswoman encourages growth in number of female financial advisers.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 19, 2014
Rubio outlines Social Security reforms

Senator calls for changes that would encourage retirement-age workers to work longer

RETIREMENT TAX MAY 18, 2014
Tax strategies for high-net-worth retirees are aplenty

Simplifying strategies and balancing clients' assets across different accounts with different tax treatments can help HNW retirees.

RETIREMENT TAX MAY 18, 2014
Foreign dividends can be a minefield

RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 18, 2014
Taking a closer look at tax reform

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2014
New Yorkers face grueling new state estate taxes

Changes have some considering switching states – but be warned that that takes careful planning

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2014
Role reversal: Readers answer Social Security questions

The best way to help financial advisers understand the often-complex Social Security rules is to pose real-life client situations — typical of the questions I receive every day. And that's what I did at this year's Retirement Income Summit.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2014
Adapt investment strategies to pay for long-term care

Retirement expert Mary Beth Franklin details the importance of adjusting client investment portfolios to cover the costs of long-term care.

RETIREMENT TAX MAY 13, 2014
Out-of-state trusts may lose appeal

New York alters rules to stop taxpayers from avoiding state taxes by setting up trusts elsewhere.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 13, 2014
Sheryl Garrett scoffs at argument against fiduciary duty

Founder of Garrett Planning Network says investors with low net worth can be served in a market where all advisers must act in their best interests.

How much is a survivor benefit worth?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 11, 2014
How much is a survivor benefit worth?

Mary Beth Franklin tackles three questions about Social Security survivor benefits. The questions are similar and the answer may surprise you.

RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 07, 2014
The ultimate revenge: Social Security benefits for divorced spouses

RETIREMENT REGULATION AND LEGISLATION APR 30, 2014
Advisers embrace tax simplification, wince at surcharge on wealthy

Investment advisers embraced an effort by the leader of a congressional tax-writing committee to simplify the tax code but winced at the higher taxes on the wealthy that would be required to pay for the changes.

Age gap can thwart couples' Social Security-claiming strategies
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 29, 2014
Age gap can thwart couples' Social Security-claiming strategies

Financial advisers may need to consider other income options.