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Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 29, 2018
Long-term-care insurance gets a boost, but there's more to do

Kudos to the NAIC for making LTC policies safer.

By crain-api
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
An adviser's guide to Medicare open enrollment

Encourage clients to review their drug coverage and Advantage plans for 2019.

By Mary Beth Franklin
John Hancock testing wellness programs for long-term-care policyholders
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 28, 2018
John Hancock testing wellness programs for long-term-care policyholders

The insurer, which recently doubled down on a strategy to encourage healthy living among life-insurance clients, is now doing the same on the LTC side.

By Greg Iacurci
Health-care planning presents an opportunity for advisers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2018
Health-care planning presents an opportunity for advisers

New tools calculate costs, potential savings and solutions.

By Mary Beth Franklin
House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2018
House approves retirement-savings bill that eases use of annuities in workplace plans

Supporters hope Senate will move similar legislation to increase chances in lame-duck session

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
401(k) adviser reliance on provider subsidies isn't wise
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
401(k) adviser reliance on provider subsidies isn't wise

Asset managers have been providing advisers with sales and marketing support, but plan sponsors may view that as a conflict.

By Fred Barstein
New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL
RETIREMENT RIAS SEP 26, 2018
New Jersey fiduciary rule could be first of many among states post-DOL

New Jersey is the first state to take action on a fiduciary rule after the DOL rule's death, but experts think other states will likely jump on board.

By Greg Iacurci
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 26, 2018
Why in the world isn't the 401(k) industry entirely digital?

Yes, I'm a millennial, but clients in 2018 should not have to print forms and mail in checks.

By Ryan W. Neal
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2018
Secrets Behind Success: How do top firms retain great talent? (Hint: It's not all about the money)

Most leaders at some point have found themselves discussing how to “keep” a certain talented individual from leaving the organization. There are several powerful tools for retention, but which strategies are proven to deliver real results?

By Gillian Albert
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 25, 2018
DOL set to propose rule on open MEPs

The Labor Department is responding to a recent executive order on retirement security from the president.

By Greg Iacurci
The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 24, 2018
The ins and outs of pairing a 401(k) plan match with student loan repayment

An IRS nod shows potential pathways for employers, but several considerations must be made in advance of developing such a program.

By Fred Reish
Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Employer-based rainy day fund could help employees save for retirement

Americans interested in hypothetical emergency savings program offered by employers.

By Bloomberg
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 21, 2018
Shlomo Benartzi to chair Acorns behavioral economics committee

Behavioral economist will lead robo-adviser's Money Lab, a project to develop products that help people save and invest.

By Ryan W. Neal
How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 21, 2018
How advisers can help cancer patients tackle financial distress

The Foundation for Financial Planning is calling for a national response to the potential financial ruin of families fighting the disease through the Pro Bono for Cancer Campaign

By Jon Dauphiné
Orthodontists aren't smiling about teeth-straightening startups
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2018
Orthodontists aren't smiling about teeth-straightening startups

Companies like SmileDirectClub will correct misaligned teeth for much less money.

By Bloomberg
Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2018
Insurance executives push House to add annuity provision to tax reform bill

Insurance executives back measure making it easier to add lifetime income features to workplace savings plans.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Determining if a message from Social Security is a scam
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2018
Determining if a message from Social Security is a scam

Hint: Pay attention to emails, ignore phone calls.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2018
Lawmakers want to reform rules around RMDs

One measure would scrap the "stretch IRA," which has helped financial advisers preserve retirement wealth passed on to heirs.

By Greg Iacurci
Captrust, prominent 401(k) advice firm, ramps up its wealth management business
RETIREMENT RIAS SEP 17, 2018
Captrust, prominent 401(k) advice firm, ramps up its wealth management business

Captrust wants to grow annual revenue from wealth management to 50% from 30% over the next five years.

By Greg Iacurci
401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update
RETIREMENT OPINION SEP 17, 2018
401(k) adviser disclosures need an important update

Disclosing behavioral biases is voluntary, but no less important than making the required disclosures.

By Philip Chao