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RETIREMENT PLANNING

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Coming Wave Of 'Peak' Boomer Retirees Is In Serious Trouble, ALI Study Says

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The retirement surge will impact people's lives and the national economy, a former Clinton administration official said.

Expect More Older Americans To Keep Working, Consultant Says

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The drive for extra income will have more people working into their 80s or even 90s, he said.

Should Wealthy Clients Use Home Equity To Reduce Taxes?

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Such strategies can sometimes carry a high price tag, advisors say.

HSAs As 'Medical IRAs': A Great But Neglected Strategy

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Why don't more advisors recommend using health savings accounts for long-term growth?

54% Of Retirees Say They Understand Social Security; 10% Of Advisors Agree

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An Allspring retirement survey reveals big gaps between what clients think and what advisors know.

You Can't 'Legislate Good Behavior': What Advisors Really Think About The DOL Rule

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Few in the advisory industry view the fiduciary proposal as a cure-all.

Wall Street Just Doesn't Get Retirement

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The goal of retirement plans should be providing income to those no longer working, not accumulating wealth for those who still are.

Now's The Time To Use The 529 Tax Break For Roth IRA Rollovers, Advisors Say

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Starting this year, the SECURE 2.0 Act allows unused 529 plan funds to be rolled over into Roth IRAs without taxes or penalties.

How Long And Bright A Future?

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Laura Carstensen's new book is a must-read for financial advisors.

The Crushing Reality Of Death And Divorce

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All marriages end, and advisors need special skills for guiding newly single clients.

The Risk Of Taking Social Security Early

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People are afraid the program will run out of funds, but they risk a 50% cut in benefits if they take money out early, says this expert.

How Early Retirees Can Slash Healthcare Costs By Delaying Roth Conversions

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It may be best to reserve your client's Roth conversion between the ages of 65 and 70.

Investors' Financial Insecurity At All-Time High, Says Northwestern Mutual Report

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Investors feel less secure about their finances, yet also feel better about the economy.

Over Three-Quarters Of Baby Boomers Will Stay Put In Homes As They Age

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They have big financial incentives to stay put in their homes, Redfin found.

Americans Now Say They Need $1.5 Million To Retire

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Inflation and longer lifespans are changing people's views on how much retirement will cost, Northwestern Mutual says.

Fiduciaries Should Have 'Little Difficulty' Complying With DOL Rule, CFP Board Counsel Says

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CFP Board General Counsel Leo Rydzewski also feels the DOL fiduciary rule can withstand a court challenge.

Senators Urge DOL To Hurry And Finalize Fiduciary Rule

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The rule is needed to protect retirement savers from conflicted advice, Democratic lawmakers said.

BlackRock's Fink Looks To Australia For U.S. Pensions Solution

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The chairman of BlackRock warned of a looming retirement crisis in the U.S.

Yardeni Sees ‘Fed Put' Making A Comeback

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Economist Ed Yardeni thinks Fed Chairman Jerome Powell might be changing his tough-guy tune.

Larry Fink Calls On Boomer Generation To Fix 'Retirement Crisis'

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The BlackRock CEO says young people "have lost trust in older generations."

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