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Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers
TAX SEP 13, 2024
Pro-Harris poll surge sparks urgency on living wealth transfers

The coming sunset of an estate and gift tax exemption is putting the heat on wealthy Americans to fast-track their inheritance plans.

By Leo Almazora
Short-term spending spikes could dent workers' retirement security
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 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 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.

'Nearly every retiree should defer Social Security'
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 12, 2024
'Nearly every retiree should defer Social Security'

Advisor stresses importance of income you can't outlive.

By Chris Davis
US firms' dividend boom boosts Q2 payouts to $161.5B
EQUITIES SEP 11, 2024
US firms' dividend boom boosts Q2 payouts to $161.5B

Alphabet and Meta's debut as dividend payers, coupled with corporate earnings growth, added to the bullish picture of American companies rewarding shareholders.

By Leo Almazora
Term life sales on pace for record year, says Limra
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 11, 2024
Term life sales on pace for record year, says Limra

Industry data show term products capturing 20 percent of the US individual market, with $1.5B in premiums over the first six months of 2024

By Leo Almazora
Workers feeling retirement-ready as they reimagine their relationship with 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 11, 2024
Workers feeling retirement-ready as they reimagine their relationship with 401(k)s

Nationwide survey research reveals snapshot of sentiments around retirement, economic anxieties, and need for protected income.

By Leo Almazora
The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
The US retirement system need to evolve, says TIAA Institute

As lifespans get longer and workers' access to DB plans decrease, researchers make the case for a "hybrid" system to support retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 10, 2024
Financial pressures pushing younger Americans away from parenthood

MassMutual survey shows despite three-quarters of parents indicating they prepared financially, around half still shared concerns around basic expenses and rising tuition.

By Leo Almazora
Good news: IRS improved the IRA trust rules. Bad news: they still don’t work
IRA ALERT SEP 10, 2024
Good news: IRS improved the IRA trust rules. Bad news: they still don’t work

Trusts remain lousy IRA beneficiaries, says tax expert.

By Ed Slott
Capital Group enhances multi-asset shelf with blended target-date series
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2024
Capital Group enhances multi-asset shelf with blended target-date series

Combining CITs and ETFs, the firm's newest offerings include index-based passive exposures from State Street and BlackRock.

By Leo Almazora
Luma forges alts alliance with Arete Wealth
ALTERNATIVES SEP 09, 2024
Luma forges alts alliance with Arete Wealth

The strategic partnership promises to help advisors at the hybrid RIA grow their business around annuities and structured products.

By Leo Almazora
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone
TAX SEP 06, 2024
IRS sweep for high-income back taxes hits $1.3B milestone

Over the first six months of one targeted initiative, the agency scooped $172M from 21,000 wealthy individuals who've been delinquent on their tax filings since 2017.

By Leo Almazora
Vestwell adds first annuity option for 401(k)s, from TIAA
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES SEP 05, 2024
Vestwell adds first annuity option for 401(k)s, from TIAA

Next year, the firm will add a lifetime income feature paired with a target-date series that lets customers buy annuities or take distributions at retirement.

By Emile Hallez
Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax
TAX SEP 05, 2024
Kamala Harris takes softer stance on capital gains tax

The vice president's latest proposal splits from the Biden administration with a more modest hike for million-dollar earners, plus incentives for small businesses.

By Leo Almazora
Trump tax cut costs could outstrip all federal agencies combined
TAX SEP 05, 2024
Trump tax cut costs could outstrip all federal agencies combined

The assortment of tax proposals from the Republican presidential nominee would add up to as much as $10.5T, according to preliminary estimates.

By Bloomberg
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division
RIAS SEP 04, 2024
Sound Income Group sharpens brand focus with relaunched coaching division

The diversified financial services company in Florida is reaffirming its focus on income with a rebrand of its consulting and marketing arm for independent annuity producers.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal
TAX SEP 03, 2024
Advisors weigh in on Vice President's wealth tax proposal

Vice President Kamala Harris's proposed tax on billionaires creates a lot of questions for financial advisors, especially when it comes to taxing unrealized capital gains.

By Gregg Greenberg
Women's financial confidence lag their rise as family CFOs, finds Primerica
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 03, 2024
Women's financial confidence lag their rise as family CFOs, finds Primerica

Data from more than 7,800 women show ongoing insecurities in handling investments, but lack of representation holds many back from working with advisors

By Leo Almazora