Darla Mercado writes about retirement issues and products, including taxes, annuities and 401(k) plans. She welcomes feedback and tips from readers on interesting topics. Outside of the newsroom, Darla spends her time inline skating, biking, running and swimming. She Tweets at: @Darla_Mercado
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New annuities offer uncapped exposure to equities plus downside protection. "It's been a game changer," one exec says.
With low interest rates providing few fixed-income investment options, broker-dealers see these as a good choice for clients, with more growth potential than CDs.
The new addition is aimed at bolstering the firm's resources to help advisers with retirement income strategies/
The firm is advocating for incremental changes over double-digit rate hikes after many years. But can this new method catch on?
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Treavor Dodsworth is counting down the days to when he begins his first financial planning job July 7.
Money manager turns focus to retirement income, distribution vs. accumulation.
Advisers wanting to work with LGBT clients will have to stay current on the changing state laws and realize how their clients' residences can shape their retirement and estate planning.
Viewing workers' retirement savings in the context of their full financial picture may be the next frontier for retirement plan services.
