Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 09, 2014
Great-West Financial to acquire J.P. Morgan retirement unit

Robert Reynolds' Great-West Financial agreed to acquire J.P. Morgan Retirement Plan Services, boosting its profile as a retirement plan record keeper and putting it at No. 2 in the retirement services business by participants nationally.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 08, 2014
You've got mail from Social Security

The agency is returning to paper statements. Only 6% of workers had signed up for the online version since 2011.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RIAS APR 08, 2014
Account opening is No. 1 tech concern: Survey

Beacon finds 'client onboarding' has replaced social-media archiving as brokers' biggest technology challenge.

By Joyce Hanson
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 07, 2014
Gay couples face tax insanity

22 states do not recognize same-sex marriage, and some require LGBT filers to complete 'dummy' federal returns. Tax year 2013 was the first of what may be many confusing filing seasons.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Putnam, Great-West Financial to combine retirement businesses

Combined companies will have $220B in assets; Putnam chief Robert Reynolds named CEO of Great-West Lifeco U.S.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Navigating 401(k) rollovers

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2014
Putnam uses peer pressure to promote more 401(k) savings

If the looming health savings crisis isn't enough to scare people into saving for retirement, maybe a healthy dose of peer pressure will do the trick.

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
Keep a cool head when the DOL comes knocking

As the number of audits climbs, here's what could put plan sponsors at risk for scrutiny

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2014
401(k) fiduciary lawsuit raises questions on record keeping

A court decision sheds new light on issue of whether float income is a plan asset.

By Darla Mercado
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
It doesn't always pay to delay Social Security

Some public employees may not be eligible for survivor benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 01, 2014
Get set for 21st-century retirement

Longer lives and additional time in the labor force have shifted views on asset allocation

By Brian Jacobsen and Wayne Badorf
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Retirement plan diversification improving, women take the lead

Wells Fargo report says few men or women are contributing recommended 10% to their 401(k)

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Is retirement dead?

Reports of the death of your retirement have been greatly exaggerated

By Mike West
How to interpret Social Security benefit statements
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
How to interpret Social Security benefit statements

Public sector workers' payments may be reduced.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Anticipate the challenges of aging in place

As the population of seniors grows and life expectancies continue to increase, research shows that most people would prefer to live in their own homes as they age. Working with The Center for Innovative Care in Aging at the Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, we identified key issues to address as you help your clients consider the realities of aging in place.

By Bloomberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 31, 2014
Mary Beth Franklin: Budget raises questions about fate of claiming strategies

Unclear if and when proposed change might take effect, still more vague about what strategies would be affected.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2014
Even the affluent are delaying retirement

As baby boomers continue to reel from the recession, even the affluent admit that saving for retirement is a struggle.

By CODONNELL
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2014
Supreme Court signals interest in 401(k) plan fiduciary case

Justices seek DOL comment on case involving share classes offered to plan participants.

By Hazel Bradford
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Asset allocation for 21st century retirement

A new retirement planning model for your clients must combine Social Security, retirement savings and an element of employment-based income.

By Wayne Badorf and Brian Jacobsen
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 28, 2014
Financial literacy begins at the office

Increased need for advice presents opportunities for advisers.

By Mary Beth Franklin