Retirement Planning

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RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 16, 2013
When are children eligible for Social Security?

Don't miss out on benefits one expert calls “the Viagra college fund"

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2013
Don't blame the custodian for IRS levies

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 15, 2013
Mark Cortazzo: "There were some very tough conversations"

By MFXFeeder
Average 401(k) account balances nearly double since crisis
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
Average 401(k) account balances nearly double since crisis

ICI chief Stevens says assumption that 401(k) plans aren't working is wrong.

By Barry B. Burr
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
Steps you need to take now to protect your digital assets

Don't leave your loved ones without access to your funds

By Stan Luxenberg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
Timing is everything when ex-spouses claim Social Security

Ex can claim on former spouse's record, even one who hasn't yet retired.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2013
SEC charges trader with Ponzi scheme using retirement investments

Clients in self-directed IRAs turned over control; 20% returns pitched.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2013
The ripple effect of a calamity on nerves and the markets

For Edward Kohlhepp, a certified financial planner with Kohlhepp Investment Advisors Ltd. in Doylestown, Pa., the memories of 9/11 are still vivid

By Deborah Nason
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
What's in a (Social Security) number?

Those famous nine-digit numbers are no longer tied to geography

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
Biological ties trump marriage bond for Social Security benefits

Young child qualifies when a parent claims retirement benefits.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
Simple tool answers ultimate retirement question: Can I afford to retire?

goalgamiPro software designed with independent RIAs in mind.

By Mary Beth Franklin
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2013
One-stop shop for insurance licenses closer to reality

Senate committee OKs central clearinghouse for issuing certification across multiple states; bill died last time around

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Lincoln unwraps a new annuity

With deferred-income annuity, insurer jumps into a small but rapidly growing product category.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Social Security earnings limit clarified

By MFXFeeder
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 08, 2013
Rethinking life insurance for gays

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
The Hartford pulls back on VA pullback — in some states

In a few states, the Hartford has informed some clients they can keep their existing investment options. Which ones? Darla Mercado has the details.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 06, 2013
VA squeezes under scrutiny from regulators

Regulators are worried that life insurers are taking advantage of vague variable annuity contract language and are doing something about it. Darla Mercado explains.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Legally-married same-sex couples get retirement boost from DOL

Defined as spouses for benefits; based on where married, not where living.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Retirement benefits no longer at risk for same-sex couples

Labor Dept. ruling a boost for employers, retirement plan sponsors, 401(k) service providers.

By Darla Mercado
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 05, 2013
Stop borrowing from your 401(k) to fund your business

Why dipping into your retirement savings raises the stakes

By Marine Cole