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Are advisors falling short on tax planning strategies?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 30, 2024
Are advisors falling short on tax planning strategies?

A new poll of service offerings across advisor segments hints at a glaring gap for one critical client cohort.

By Leo Almazora
Four-fifths of older Americans are standing on the financial edge
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 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 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 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 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 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
Annuities are changing, and so are advisors' attitudes
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 23, 2024
Annuities are changing, and so are advisors' attitudes

Those who hate annuities are shortchanging clients, says advisor.

By Josh Welsh
Best-interest annuity rule gains ground in Louisiana
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 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 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 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 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
Reinstate tax benefit for financial advice, planning groups urge Congress
TAX SEP 19, 2024
Reinstate tax benefit for financial advice, planning groups urge Congress

Joint letter by CFP Board, the FPA and other industry associations floats incentives for Main Street investors as Trump-era tax policy nears its expiration date.

By Leo Almazora
Pontera deepens advice access in 401(k) plans with 401GO
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
Donald Trump vows to restore SALT write-off at Long Island campaign stop
TAX SEP 19, 2024
Donald Trump vows to restore SALT write-off at Long Island campaign stop

The Republican presidential nominee pledged to restore the deduction that his signature tax law ended up curbing during his administration.

By Bloomberg
Research reveals middle-income household gap on long-term care insurance
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
Four-fifths of retirement plan advisors are talking about lifetime income
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 18, 2024
Four-fifths of retirement plan advisors are talking about lifetime income

BlackRock research surveys retirement advisors' sentiment around active managements, retirement income solutions, and AI.

By Leo Almazora
Eight in 10 Americans worried over election's impact on their nest eggs
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 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