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Illinois Will Require Automatic IRA Enrollments In 2017

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Starting in 2017, companies in Illinois that do not offer retirement plans will be required to automatically sign up their workers for a state-sponsored Roth IRA account.

People Are Flunking Retirement Readiness, And What To Do About It

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Imagine boarding a jet and heading for your seat, only to be told you’re needed in the cockpit to fly the plane. An analogous situation has happened to retirement savers.

The COLA Crunch: Why Social Security Isn't Keeping Up With Seniors' Costs

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Social Security’s annual inflation adjustment is one of the program’s most valuable features. But it’s time to adjust the adjustment.

Medicare Costs: How Long Can The Good News Go On?

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Medicare premiums will not rise in 2015 for the third consecutive year.

Retire On Savings Of $500,000? This Advisor Thinks Clients Can

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After surveying 1,350 retirees, this RIA says most people can be happy in retirement with savings of about $500,000.

The Truth About Social Security And Medicare, Straight From The Trustees

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Two new government reports say Social Security and Medicare are not in imminent financial danger.

Why Most Seniors Can’t Afford To Pay More For Medicare

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The assumption that boomers are healthier and wealthier and will have a much rosier Medicare outlook down the road just isn’t going to happen, says a health care industry executive.

William Sharpe's RIA Rolls Out Social Security Help For 401(k) Participants

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The RIA founded by the Nobel prize winner is rolling out a service today that walks 401(k) plan participants through their Social Security claiming options.

Picture Not Pretty For State Workers Facing Pension Cuts

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In states where benefit cuts are upheld, workers' lifetime benefits will be cut as much as 20 percent.

Are 401(K) Fees Too High? The High Court May Have An Opinion

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The Supreme Court might take up a case that forces plan sponsors to take greater fiduciary responsibility for their plans.

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