Retirement Planning

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Gen Xers will not retire comfortably, Schroders finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Gen Xers will not retire comfortably, Schroders finds

Advisors say the age at which people retire and the definition of retirement are changing.

By Josh Welsh
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 14, 2023
Want to roll a Roth IRA over to a Roth 401(k)? You can't, yet

Congress is trying to address the incompatibility of the accounts as state auto-IRA programs proliferate.

By Emile Hallez
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm
RETIREMENT RIAS DEC 14, 2023
Edelman buys $1.5B New England retirement firm

The deal for New England Pension Plan Systems is the third acquisition for Edelman Financial Engines this year.

By Josh Welsh
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
DOL hearing parses intersection of ‘best interest’ and annuity sales

'It’s crystal clear for the prospective client that the insurance producer is selling,' says an insurance industry representative.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2023
Young Americans not yet saving for retirement, they have other priorities for their dollars

Edward Jones shares insights from financial advisors about young adult clients.

By Steve Randall
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2023
Industry opponents call on DOL to withdraw retirement advice proposal

On day one of public hearing, critics argue potential new measure will alienate some clients and is 'overbroad, unnecessary and inconsistent.'

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2023
High-net-worth individuals and families have worrying gaps in their financial security

New report shows lack of protection for possessions, data and reputation.

By Steve Randall
Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Many clients carrying 'money trauma' into their future

Report finds 79% of Americans have created a budget and are aggregating accounts in wake of inflation.

By Josh Welsh
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial
RETIREMENT RIAS DEC 08, 2023
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial

The firm has added about $14 billion in assets this year through eight acquisitions.

By Emile Hallez
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

By Steve Randall
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Most people value a financial advisor; the challenge is signing them up

Allianz study reveals substantial gap between aspiration and action.

By Steve Randall
Planning ethos shaped by grandfather’s health crisis
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Planning ethos shaped by grandfather’s health crisis

'Once you enter the distribution phase of retirement, the strategy changes,' Troy Sharpe says. 'It's about understanding the impact of today's decisions on future security.'

By InvestmentNews
Pontera raises another $60 million
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Pontera raises another $60 million

Latest funding round for fintech platform allowing advisors to manage clients’ held-away assets is led by Iconiq.

By InvestmentNews
Millennials more retirement ready than boomers, study finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 07, 2023
Millennials more retirement ready than boomers, study finds

Three investment options that weren't available to boomers are working to millennials' advantage.

By Josh Welsh
Social Security in 2024 and beyond
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2023
Social Security in 2024 and beyond

Benefits will be higher next year, but long-term financial concerns persist.

By Mary Beth Franklin
White House, others question annuity safeguards 
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2023
White House, others question annuity safeguards 

Once again, annuities are at the heart of a debate over retirement savings and investor protection. The DOL says state oversight of sales of the products isn’t strong enough.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
IBM’s pension idea and the future of retirement plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 04, 2023
IBM’s pension idea and the future of retirement plans

The unusual addition of a cash balance plan could benefit the company and, observers say, workers.

By Emile Hallez
Employers say employees are ready for retirement but employees disagree
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 01, 2023
Employers say employees are ready for retirement but employees disagree

37% of participants 50 and over say they will retire later than expected.

By Josh Welsh
After Dave Ramsey unleashes on 4% rule, advisors unleash on him
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 30, 2023
After Dave Ramsey unleashes on 4% rule, advisors unleash on him

Prospects who are fans of the radio host can be turned off by criticisms of his guidance, so it can pay to be diplomatic in critiquing his 8% rule.

By Emile Hallez
How having kids can make clients richer
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 28, 2023
How having kids can make clients richer

Raising children is fulfilling in its own right, but it can also lead to improved financial behaviors.

By Emile Hallez