Retirement Planning

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DC plan sponsors taking more responsibility for employees' retirement income
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 15, 2023
DC plan sponsors taking more responsibility for employees' retirement income

J.P. Morgan Asset Management survey reveals greater role of employers in workers' financial well-being.

By Steve Randall
SageView founder to become chairman as private wealth leader joins as CEO
RETIREMENT RIAS AUG 15, 2023
SageView founder to become chairman as private wealth leader joins as CEO

The firm is expanding its focus on wealth management and retirement plan advisory.

By Steve Randall
Sequoia Financial acquiring special needs-focused wealth manager Affinia
RETIREMENT RIAS AUG 14, 2023
Sequoia Financial acquiring special needs-focused wealth manager Affinia

Burlington, Massachusetts-based Affinia has 10 professionals overseeing $418 million in assets.

By Gregg Greenberg
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2023
Welcome to the 'Millionaire's Tax'

State launches 9% rate for high earners.

By Matthew Sellers
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2023
Jeff Rosenberger and Guideline's mission to provide 401(k)s to small businesses

The digital record keeper now has $9 billion in AUM across 40,000 customers.

By Ryan W. Neal
Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Cooling inflation points to 3% Social Security COLA for 2024

While prices for some essentials continue to increase, it's likely that the cost-of-living adjustment will be much lower than 2023's.

By Emile Hallez
Vanguard Charitable notches year of record giving despite market turmoil
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Vanguard Charitable notches year of record giving despite market turmoil

In fiscal 2023, grants were up 11%, surpassing $2 billion, according to the sponsor of donor-advised funds.

By Gregg Greenberg
Pension fund shareholder suit against Dimon, JPMorgan Chase board fails
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 10, 2023
Pension fund shareholder suit against Dimon, JPMorgan Chase board fails

Judge rules on Epstein-related lawsuit.

By Matthew Sellers
Nuveen and TIAA roll out target-date series with annuity feature
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Nuveen and TIAA roll out target-date series with annuity feature

Few 401(k) plans have such features, but product providers expect that to change.

By Emile Hallez
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Worried about Social Security running out of money, many plan to take benefits early

Only 10% of non-retired Americans plan to wait until they're 70 to receive the maximum Social Security payment, Schroders survey finds.

By Ryan W. Neal
Average 401(k) balances are up from last year, but so are hardship withdrawals
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2023
Average 401(k) balances are up from last year, but so are hardship withdrawals

BofA report paints two conflicting pictures of the state of retirement savings in 2023.

By Steve Randall
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2023
Lawsuit over ESG in 401(k) not cleared for takeoff, American Airlines says

ESG-themed funds named in the case are only available through a brokerage window, the defendant noted.

By Emile Hallez
Lack of estate planning leads to family feuds, study shows
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2023
Lack of estate planning leads to family feuds, study shows

Without proper estate planning, 58% of respondents have experienced family disputes and having assets fall under court control.

By Gregg Greenberg
Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Democratic bill would require spousal consent for 401(k) distributions

Legislation would extend spousal protections used in pensions to defined-contribution plans.

By Emile Hallez
Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Planning for the possibility of cognitive decline

New research shows that mental deterioration hits some groups of retirees harder than others.

By Emile Hallez
How the end of the student loan pause could affect retirement saving
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
How the end of the student loan pause could affect retirement saving

Next year, more employers will start offering 401(k) matches for workers who don't contribute but are paying down loans.

By Emile Hallez
Getting Medicare premiums refunded after death
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Getting Medicare premiums refunded after death

Survivors can apply for a refund of the deceased person's unused premiums.

By Mary Beth Franklin
Many Americans relying on insurance they haven't bought to pay for old-age care
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2023
Many Americans relying on insurance they haven't bought to pay for old-age care

Survey reveals how people believe they will cope in their senior years, and the gaps that exist.

By Steve Randall
GOP effort to curb ESG proves unsuccessful so far
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2023
GOP effort to curb ESG proves unsuccessful so far

'If you’re expecting any meaningful legislation to emerge from all the Republicans’ talking points, think again,' says Washington Research Group's John Miller.

By Bloomberg
Inflation is weakening 401(k) savings ability for millions of Americans, says Schwab
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 03, 2023
Inflation is weakening 401(k) savings ability for millions of Americans, says Schwab

Despite the challenging conditions, workers are trying to keep on top of retirement savings.

By Steve Randall