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Harris puts tax hikes on the table with proposed 28 percent corporate rate
TAX AUG 20, 2024
Harris puts tax hikes on the table with proposed 28 percent corporate rate

The vice president’s latest fiscal proposal would substantially reverse a business-friendly piece of Trump-era legislation.

By Leo Almazora
IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 20, 2024
IRS offers clarity around 401(k) matches to student loan payments

New interim guidance addresses concerns around the retirement savings work perk set out in the SECURE 2.0 Act.

By Leo Almazora
New premiums on life insurance stayed stable in Q2 2024, says Limra
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 20, 2024
New premiums on life insurance stayed stable in Q2 2024, says Limra

Preliminary results show new annualized premiums hit $3.97B as whole life sales struggled and indexed universal life sales climbed.

By Leo Almazora
Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally
OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Why technology has changed asset allocation fundamentally

Discussion around the “pensionization” of 401(k)s is emerging, which requires a different asset allocation mindset.

By Anna Garcia
Could annuities help anchor long-term client relationships?
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 19, 2024
Could annuities help anchor long-term client relationships?

Survey findings suggest financial advisors could unlock organic growth opportunities as annuities attract new buyers.

By Leo Almazora
Finra bars broker who forged clients’ annuity switches
BROKER DEALERS AUG 19, 2024
Finra bars broker who forged clients’ annuity switches

"We're seeing more instances of clients being switched out of annuities," says one plaintiff's attorney.

By Bruce Kelly
Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 19, 2024
Advisor expertise more crucial than ever for retirement plan sponsors

Annual study from Fidelity reveals increasing hopes and demands for advisors, as well as changing appetites within investment menus.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan jumps on the lifetime income bandwagon
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 16, 2024
JPMorgan jumps on the lifetime income bandwagon

JPMorgan Asset Management is the latest firm to spice up its target date funds with a dash of annuities.

By Leo Almazora
Expect lower Social Security COLA amid slower inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2024
Expect lower Social Security COLA amid slower inflation

Retirees can be more affected by inflation, and cost increases are not consistent across categories or geographies.

By Emile Hallez
Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES AUG 14, 2024
Despite basic awareness, life insurance gaps still plague Americans

New Corebridge survey reveals false beliefs around costs, uncertainty on coverage, and what motivates people to get insured.

By Leo Almazora
How has fee compression affected retirement planning?
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 14, 2024
How has fee compression affected retirement planning?

Fee compression is the retirement market adapting to address decumulation needs of plan participants, says Broadridge.

By Josh Welsh
Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Trump's proposed Social Security tax cuts would chop benefits, advocates say

Vow to end taxes on benefits, without any other changes to Social Security, would make the system run out of money sooner.

By Emile Hallez
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
New legislation seeks to extend 401(k)s to even younger Americans

The bipartisan measure introduced in the House of Representatives would widen the 401(k) savings window to include workers between 18 and 21 years old.

By Leo Almazora
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 09, 2024
Over one-fifth of Americans over 65 are still working

Federal census data point to a trend of delayed retirement, with some states leading the way in growth of senior-age workers.

By Leo Almazora
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Retire by 65? Get real, say one in two Americans

Poll of 1,000 adults reveals more than two-thirds concerned over living expenses, savings shortfalls, and a lack of guaranteed retirement income.

By Leo Almazora
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 08, 2024
Healthcare costs continue to rise for retired seniors

Fidelity says a 65-year-old retiring today will face $165k in health care and medical expenses – more than twice what the average American expects.

By Leo Almazora
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 07, 2024
The shadow of debt is creeping further into retirement, EBRI says

Analysis of Federal Reserve data shows how the continuing burden of debt and debt payments impact older households.

By Leo Almazora
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 06, 2024
Market jitters spark 401(k) trading

Trading activity was eight times higher than usual on Monday, a level not seen since March 2020, according to Alight Solutions.

By Emile Hallez
Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2024
Just a third of Americans are doing well as financial issues persist

Survey research reveals fresh insights on retirement uncertainties, inflation, and generational pressures among other stressors.

By Leo Almazora
Why student loan debt is the biggest barrier to retirement planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 02, 2024
Why student loan debt is the biggest barrier to retirement planning

Change is needed to help remove barriers to saving, says advisor.

By Chris Davis