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Social Security's funding hole could cost retiring couples nearly $1M in benefits
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING OCT 01, 2024
Social Security's funding hole could cost retiring couples nearly $1M in benefits

White paper estimates the lifetime hit for future retirees under different scenarios, with several difficult options to dampen the long-term financial impact.

By Leo Almazora
TSP to IRA rollovers have benefits, advisors say
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 30, 2024
TSP to IRA rollovers have benefits, advisors say

Despite the low costs in the Thrift Savings Plan, there are often more pros than cons to doing rollovers to IRAs, financial professionals tell InvestmentNews.

By Emile Hallez
Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 27, 2024
Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge

Analysis from the National Council of Aging reveals "a snowballing crisis" of financial insecurity as costs of long-term care outpace income and home value gains.

By Leo Almazora
Is your client selling their business? Dynasty Financial study digs into exits and advisors
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 26, 2024
Is your client selling their business? Dynasty Financial study digs into exits and advisors

A trio of advisors discuss their replies to a new survey on business sales by Dynasty Financial.

By Gregg Greenberg
For two-thirds of Americans, Medicare's solvency woes spark retirement fears
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 24, 2024
For two-thirds of Americans, Medicare's solvency woes spark retirement fears

Nationwide Retirement Institute survey casts fresh light on how health care costs impact people's financial journeys.

By Leo Almazora
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Empower's latest deal moves into equity comp

"More acquisitions are clearly in our future," says CEO.

By Emile Hallez
New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
New inflation study shows where retirees are feeling pinched

A newly released survey digs deeper into how retirees are responding to higher prices.

By Gregg Greenberg
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Seven-tenths of households are in poor financial health

Pulse survey paints picture of declining finances, with a stark divide between credit card-indebted households and those with investments.

By Leo Almazora
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana

Industry groups hail the move in the Pelican State as another win for consumers in need of lifetime income.

By Leo Almazora
Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
Charitable giving takes priority for four-fifths of pre-retirees and retirees

Fidelity Charitable study finds an opportunity for advisors amid knowledge gap on tax-smart planning strategies.

By Leo Almazora
An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 23, 2024
An extra $1 million in retirement savings or 5 more healthy years? It's a coin flip for Americans

New Edelman survey reveals continuing concerns over debt, inflation, and daily expenses, with six in 10 believing they need a six-figure income to avoid financial worries.

By Leo Almazora
More DC plan sponsors taking a stand on retirement income
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2024
More DC plan sponsors taking a stand on retirement income

T. Rowe Price research takes consultants and advisors' pulse on different retirement investment solutions, along with shifting views on fixed income opportunities.

By Leo Almazora
Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 20, 2024
Vestwell extends Commonwealth alliance with exclusive PEP partnership

The expanded partnership, which brings in new capabilities from Futureplan, will give thousands of advisors and their business clients access to a new retirement plan option.

By Leo Almazora
Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 19, 2024
Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO

The retirement-focused fintech firm's latest strategic partnership will help more plan participants get personalized guidance from their trusted advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 18, 2024
Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance

Survey of middle- and upper-income consumers reveals shortfalls around familiarity, cost concerns, and the role of financial planners.

By Leo Almazora
Eight in 10 Americans worried over election's impact on their nest eggs
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 17, 2024
Eight in 10 Americans worried over election's impact on their nest eggs

Survey uncovers widespread concerns around inflation, Social Security, and tax increases' potential implications for retirement security.

By Leo Almazora
1 in 8 retirees may resume working next year
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 13, 2024
1 in 8 retirees may resume working next year

As phased retirement and "unretirement" become normal, working past the traditional retirement age of 65 helps with finances and can help slow cognitive decline.

By Emile Hallez
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security

EBRI research on public-sector 401(k) plan participants reveals how increased reliance on credit card debt and plan loans could have long-term consequences.

By Leo Almazora
Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Early retirees have taken a hit to their real incomes

New analysis from JPMorgan Chase Institute unpacks how a rise in early retirements during the pandemic impacted older American's purchasing power.

By Leo Almazora
Voya to buy $60B retirement plan business from OneAmerica
RETIREMENT RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
Voya to buy $60B retirement plan business from OneAmerica

The company's deal to pick up the defined contribution business is one of the bigger ones in recent years, in an industry that keeps consolidating.