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Social Security Fairness Act faces resistance ahead of landmark vote
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2024
Social Security Fairness Act faces resistance ahead of landmark vote

Advocacy group argues the measure, set for approval by the Senate, disproportionately favors certain public workers while risking the stability of the program.

By Leo Almazora
Time to deep-six the 4 percent rule for retirement withdrawals?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
Time to deep-six the 4 percent rule for retirement withdrawals?

Higher stock valuations and lower yields from fixed income support the case for a more conservative approach, finds Morningstar Retirement analysis.

By Leo Almazora
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
UnitedHealth agrees to pay $69M in 401(k) ERISA class action

The settlement, stemming from accusations of underperforming Wells Fargo target-date fund investments affecting some 300,000 plan participants, is considered among the largest of its kind.

By Leo Almazora
The most surprising things about retirement for women? Costs and timing
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 13, 2024
The most surprising things about retirement for women? Costs and timing

Survey research unpacks the different financial concerns, realities, and regrets shared by women retirees and workers.

By Leo Almazora
What financial regrets and resolutions are Americans carrying into 2025?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 12, 2024
What financial regrets and resolutions are Americans carrying into 2025?

Survey research reports from Nationwide and Fidelity show how past missteps and unplanned expenses are driving people's new year commitments.

By Leo Almazora
Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 11, 2024
Annuities could be the next big thing in retirement plans, finds TIAA research

Inaugural survey report finds three-quarters of DC plan leaders expect demand for lifetime income to grow over five years – but 'annuity fluency' could pose challenges.

By Leo Almazora
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 09, 2024
Are young Americans falling short on their financial ABCs?

Survey findings reveal low levels of financial literacy among high school, college students, and new workers, with just one-fourth reporting high concerns around their ability to retire in their 60s.

By Leo Almazora
Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Crypto still niche, but risky for 401(k) investors, says GAO

Research unpacks how limitations in data, lack of standard guidelines, and evidence of volatility linked to Bitcoin create uncertainties for retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora
Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2024
Empower partners with Allianz Life for first fixed index annuity

The retirement plan giant is giving millions of customers access to its latest guaranteed lifetime income offering through its managed account programs.

By Leo Almazora
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 03, 2024
Sound Income Group's David Scranton talks 'eternal income' and retirement planning

Veteran financial advisor and bestselling author David Scranton offers income-generation strategies for those near or in retirement.

By Gregg Greenberg
Many Americans feel debt pressures weighing on retirement prospects
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 02, 2024
Many Americans feel debt pressures weighing on retirement prospects

More than one in two survey respondents working on debt repayments to meet long-term goals, while three-fifths feel overwhelmed by competing financial priorities.

By Leo Almazora
What financial realities are retirees facing post-pandemic?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 27, 2024
What financial realities are retirees facing post-pandemic?

New retirement research unpacks insights on savings, health, Social Security, and long-term care among retired adults.

By Leo Almazora
Give millennials participation trophies for effort, author says
RETIREMENT RIAS NOV 26, 2024
Give millennials participation trophies for effort, author says

How advisors communicate with people in different age groups matters, as what they value in a professional's experience isn't necessarily the same, generational speaker Cam Martson said.

By Emile Hallez
Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 26, 2024
Annuity sales keep rocketing as FIA and RILA records propel growth

Latest Limra figures reveal 30 percent annual bump in total annuity sales for the third quarter, with double-digit increases across all product lines.

By Leo Almazora
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 22, 2024
What do older Americans have to say about long-term care?

Survey findings from the Nationwide Retirement Institute offers pearls of planning wisdom from 60- to 65-year-olds, as well as insights into concerns.

By Leo Almazora
Insurers' annuity payouts hit a record $104B in 2023
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 21, 2024
Insurers' annuity payouts hit a record $104B in 2023

The latest ACLI data show a 9 percent annual increase in annuity benefits issued by insurers, while premium payments into annuities reached $361 billion.

By Leo Almazora
Are HSA users missing out on their retirement savings potential?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
Are HSA users missing out on their retirement savings potential?

Despite high adoption, new PSCA survey finds health savings accounts mostly used to address current needs, with just a fifth of participants investing their HSA balances.

By Leo Almazora
'FIRE' ETFs debut to woo early retirement chasers
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
'FIRE' ETFs debut to woo early retirement chasers

The new thematic ETF suite promises to aid DIY investors' dash for financial independence, but some experts are skeptical.

By Bloomberg
Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 20, 2024
Stop putting money in 401(k)s, and other year-end advice from tax expert Ed Slott

Amid a low-tax environment and an incoming presidential administration, retirement planning guru Ed Slott gives advice ahead of 2025.

By Gregg Greenberg
Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 19, 2024
Spending retirement savings a dilemma for Americans, finds new research

The latest findings offer a glimpse of challenges around inflation, healthcare costs, and Social Security's long-term viability.

By Leo Almazora