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Retirement guidance tops list of workers' most-wanted financial perks
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Retirement guidance tops list of workers' most-wanted financial perks

Morgan Stanley research reaffirms the benefits of retirement and financial guidance, with four-fifths of employees looking to accelerate their planning.

By Leo Almazora
Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 07, 2024
Voya gives advisor managed accounts more room to maneuver

The retirement fintech unveils expanded lineup of non-core investment solutions amid growing interest in managed account solutions.

By Leo Almazora
Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Healthcare costs a “major burden” for millions of adults

National survey reveals concerns around healthcare and drug expenses, with over half of adults predicting hardship for the next generation.

By Leo Almazora
Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
Most workers are unknowingly skimping on their 401(k)s

A new poll sheds light on employee confusion around workplace retirement plans, and how good plan design could help solve the problem.

By Leo Almazora
Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements
TAX JUN 06, 2024
Allspring unveils SMA platform enhancements

The North Carolina-based global asset manager is strengthening its custom SMA platform with new active and index strategies.

By Leo Almazora
401(k) managed accounts have come into their own
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 06, 2024
401(k) managed accounts have come into their own

20 years of data show personalization benefits of managed account adoption, and opportunities for advisors to make an impact.

By Leo Almazora
Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 05, 2024
Vestwell bolsters 401(k) leadership with JPMorgan deal

The distribution partnership will see the fintech carry a key product, allowing more advisors to oversee workplace retirement plans.

By Leo Almazora
Delaying RMDs may be a costly tax strategy
IRA ALERT JUN 03, 2024
Delaying RMDs may be a costly tax strategy

Delaying RMDs sounds good now, but the tax bill will continue to compound.

By Ed Slott
401(k) lawsuits over 'forfeited' money get a lifeline
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2024
401(k) lawsuits over 'forfeited' money get a lifeline

There is one way to help avoid such litigation in the future, one lawyer says: Get rid of vesting schedules.

By Emile Hallez
For many wanting to quit work around 60, phased retirement can be the answer
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 03, 2024
For many wanting to quit work around 60, phased retirement can be the answer

The increasingly popular strategy lets people transition socially and financially, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
More taxpayers to file tax returns for free as IRS makes Direct File permanent
TAX MAY 31, 2024
More taxpayers to file tax returns for free as IRS makes Direct File permanent

Eligibility is expected to be expanded for the 2025 filing season.

By Steve Randall
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2024
Where the DOL's fiduciary rule intersects with HSAs

For those who want to avoid becoming fiduciaries, be wary of the line between education and advice, lawyers warn.

By Emile Hallez
Could fiduciary advice cut 401(k) plan costs for small businesses?
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2024
Could fiduciary advice cut 401(k) plan costs for small businesses?

A new study suggests small businesses that use fiduciary-grade advisors pay lower-than-average fees overall, with more reductions for larger plans.

By Leo Almazora
Senators push legislation to help micro-businesses offer retirement benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2024
Senators push legislation to help micro-businesses offer retirement benefits

A new bipartisan bill proposes to expand tax credits for small businesses to start offering workplace pension plans.

By Leo Almazora
Most people would rather pay more tax now than lose Medicare
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2024
Most people would rather pay more tax now than lose Medicare

Retirement health care coverage is already on the minds of millennials.

By Steve Randall
The DOL’s fiduciary rule faces another legal challenge
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 24, 2024
The DOL’s fiduciary rule faces another legal challenge

A coalition of trade associations including the Insured Retirement Institute, ACLI, and NAIFA has filed a civil suit against the contentious Retirement Security rule.

By Leo Almazora
Former rap star Vanilla Ice disses death taxes
TAX MAY 24, 2024
Former rap star Vanilla Ice disses death taxes

Rather than leaving cash exposed to “vulture” lawyers, the ‘90s chart-topper prefers two estate tax planning solutions.

By Leo Almazora
No deal on global billionaire’s tax, says Yellen
TAX MAY 23, 2024
No deal on global billionaire’s tax, says Yellen

The treasury secretary says proposed annual wealth tax on the ultra-affluent, currently tabled among G7 and G20 countries, won’t get US support.

By Leo Almazora
Should financial advisors be worried about Uncle Sam's debt problems?
TAX MAY 23, 2024
Should financial advisors be worried about Uncle Sam's debt problems?

Financial advisors weigh in on America's $34 trillion debt and whether they need to adjust their client portfolios because of it.

By Gregg Greenberg
Retirement savings account balances hit two-year high: Fidelity
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 23, 2024
Retirement savings account balances hit two-year high: Fidelity

Data from more than 45 million 401(k), 403(b) and IRA accounts show steady contributions even as "vibecession" weighs on savers.

By Leo Almazora