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Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 23, 2024
Survey highlights financial challenges across generations as longevity increases

John Hancock study provides sobering snapshot of financial sentiment, with concerns around debt and day-to-day finances holding back retirement readiness.

By Leo Almazora
For half of caregivers, responsibilities hamper journey to retirement security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 18, 2024
For half of caregivers, responsibilities hamper journey to retirement security

Research by Voya sheds light on broad financial impacts from emergency savings to healthcare costs and retirement savings.

By Leo Almazora
Annuity confusion crimps customer satisfaction, finds JD Power
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2024
Annuity confusion crimps customer satisfaction, finds JD Power

Survey finds three-fifths of annuity holders wrestling with financial health concerns, while many lack full understanding of the protected income products.

By Leo Almazora
A quarter of advisors don't have their own estate plans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 17, 2024
A quarter of advisors don't have their own estate plans

Yet vast majority are staunch advocates for estate planning.

By Emile Hallez
Why the US lags globally in retirement security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 16, 2024
Why the US lags globally in retirement security

It's not just about the shift from pensions to 401(k)s, as highly rated countries offer higher contribution limits and more flexibility to workers.

By Emile Hallez
T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 15, 2024
T. Rowe Price rolls out new managed lifetime income solution

The new retirement savings product, launched in partnership with Pacific Life, offers a fresh option for defined contribution plan participants.

By Leo Almazora
Could auto-IRAs help households handle emergency expenses?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2024
Could auto-IRAs help households handle emergency expenses?

New research suggests low- and moderate-income households facing sudden financial setbacks aren't maximizing their access to those savings.

By Leo Almazora
Millions of Americans avoided paying taxes on early retirement distributions
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 11, 2024
Millions of Americans avoided paying taxes on early retirement distributions

Report finds taxpayers avoided filing for exemptions on or reporting $12.9B in early withdrawals from tax-favored accounts, with severe oversights among HNWIs.

By Leo Almazora
Milton adds to climate-change worries for retirees
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2024
Milton adds to climate-change worries for retirees

The hurricane is the latest severe-weather event in a retirement destination, underscoring the concerns about climate change that clients bring up, financial planners say.

By Emile Hallez
Social Security COLA flattens to 2.5 percent in 2025
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2024
Social Security COLA flattens to 2.5 percent in 2025

The benefit boost announced for next year aligns with historical averages but could still leave inflation-shocked retirees wanting.

By Leo Almazora
Borrowing from 401(k) loans is actually okay, study finds
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 10, 2024
Borrowing from 401(k) loans is actually okay, study finds

Saving behavior tends to follow a steady path over time, says co-author of study

By Josh Welsh
Corebridge breaks into the RILA space
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2024
Corebridge breaks into the RILA space

The insurance giant says its latest offering puts it a step ahead against other top-three annuity providers.

By Leo Almazora
Could private-market access boost retirement plan contributions?
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 09, 2024
Could private-market access boost retirement plan contributions?

Survey shows just over one-third of workplace plan participants willing to put part of their portfolios in private equity or private debt.

By Leo Almazora
Most who expect big inheritances plan to switch advisors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 08, 2024
Most who expect big inheritances plan to switch advisors

Only a third of people who anticipate getting $100,000 or more passed down to them say they are likely to retain relationships with financial service providers, according to survey data published by Equitable.

By Emile Hallez
Balancing growth with wealth preservation
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2024
Balancing growth with wealth preservation

When Social Security started, the life expectancy for someone collecting was six to eight years, but now we're pushing past 20 years, says advisor.

By Chris Davis
Prioritizing the human condition
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 07, 2024
Prioritizing the human condition

The good, the bad, and the ugly: How CEO connects the numbers to a client's life story.

By Chris Davis
A welcome mat into financial planning
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 06, 2024
A welcome mat into financial planning

The pandemic hit and internships were in chaos but Hannah Moore saw an opportunity.

By Chris Davis
Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 04, 2024
Good health, high wealth, good retirement? EBRI study points to links

Survey analysis covering 20,000 retirees also shows guaranteed income, pre-retirement planning, and racial factors may play a role.

By Leo Almazora
Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 03, 2024
Gen X women worried they'll need a $2.1M nest egg

Northwestern Mutual analysis reveals gaps in expectations and attitudes across generations of women.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors and clients aren't clicking on retirement planning
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 02, 2024
Advisors and clients aren't clicking on retirement planning

Survey data show crucial communication gaps between financial professionals and investors on protected income, annuities, social security and more.

By Leo Almazora