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Controlling the controllables
RIAS FEB 09, 2024
Controlling the controllables

Veronica Karas, advisor at Captrust, explains why financial planning comes first.

By Emily Douglas
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 09, 2024
Americans boosted their 401(k) savings in 2023, BofA report reveals

There were fewer hardship withdrawals taken last year, too.

By Steve Randall
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Black Americans more optimistic, but still face financial challenges

Limra research reveals concerns around retirement, disability, and unexpected emergencies among Black adults.

By Leo Almazora
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 08, 2024
Retirement plan administrator accused of stealing millions

EBSA found that the third-party administrator embezzled at least $5.5 million in retirement plan assets.

By Leo Almazora
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Employers using 'top hat' plans to sweeten exec comp packages

Four-fifths of employers acknowledge the role of non-qualified deferred compensation plans in attracting key recruits.

By Leo Almazora
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Congress takes another shot at federal auto IRA

Since the auto IRA was proposed 18 years ago, the only successful efforts have been in the states.

By Emile Hallez
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Should advisors focus on goals-based investing or beating the market?

Goals-based investing is "what happens when you take an investment process and build it for mom, but not necessarily for mom’s pension plan," CIO says.

By Gregg Greenberg
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Gen Z zooming past older generations in saving for retirement

Data on DC plans and IRAs show young families are accumulating retirement assets faster than ever.

By Leo Almazora
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Prudential closes jumbo pension risk transfer transaction with Shell

The financial services giant is taking on $4.9 billion in pension obligations covering more than 20,000 retirees.

By Leo Almazora
Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals

Unable to rely on pensions and Social Security, retirees need extra income source.

By Steve Randall
Small employers don't know the tax perks for starting 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2024
Small employers don't know the tax perks for starting 401(k)s

There are incentives of up to $5,000 to start plans, but many business owners don't take advantage of that, EBRI found.

By Emile Hallez
Workers’ financial stress at critical levels, new poll finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 06, 2024
Workers’ financial stress at critical levels, new poll finds

A workplace well-being survey underscores the extent of worries over emergency funds, retirement saving, and student debt.

By Leo Almazora
Workers’ financial and retirement confidence have languished since 2022
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 05, 2024
Workers’ financial and retirement confidence have languished since 2022

Index points to a gap between people's current sense of security and their readiness for retirement.

By Leo Almazora
New leader for Northwestern Mutual advisors amid CEO succession plans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 05, 2024
New leader for Northwestern Mutual advisors amid CEO succession plans

John Roberts becomes executive vice president and chief distribution officer as Tim Gerend is promoted to president.

By Steve Randall
Racial divides in retirement readiness exposed in new report
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2024
Racial divides in retirement readiness exposed in new report

Survey data point to demographic disparities in retirement savings, confidence, and awareness.

By Leo Almazora
Commission-free annuity sales trend remains strong, says DPL founder
RIAS FEB 02, 2024
Commission-free annuity sales trend remains strong, says DPL founder

DPL's product line saw sales of more than $1 billion last year, more than doubling its 2022 total.

By Gregg Greenberg
A pooled employer plan with personalized TDFs is landing soon
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2024
A pooled employer plan with personalized TDFs is landing soon

American Funds, which has been the top seller of target-date mutual funds for two years, says it has something new for the PEPs space.

By Emile Hallez
‘How do I blow up the industry?’
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 02, 2024
‘How do I blow up the industry?’

There’s such little diversity of experiences within the profession, says advisor.

By Emily Douglas
‘I wanted to assist people like me’
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2024
‘I wanted to assist people like me’

How industry professional found his calling away from traditional retirement planning.

By Emily Douglas
Robinhood is paying 3 percent bonuses for IRA rollovers. Is it enough?
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 01, 2024
Robinhood is paying 3 percent bonuses for IRA rollovers. Is it enough?

It's a concept that's hardly new in financial services, but the brokerage is offering significantly more than competitors.

By Emile Hallez