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Great Recession Strengthened Public Pension Systems, Report Says

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Public retirement systems have made changes since 2007 that have ensured their long-term viability.

What, And What Not, To Say To A Grieving Client

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Trying to console someone by saying "At least they lived a long life" is a big mistake, this advisor coach says.

Business-Owning Clients May Be In IRS Crosshairs, Advisors Say

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Tax planners are bracing for the IRS to scrutinize how businesses report transfer pricing.

Biden Student Debt Forgiveness Could Lead To Taxes For Some

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Some states treat debt forgiveness as taxable income, according to foundation analysts.

Firms Already ‘Self-Correcting' DOL Rollover Rule Violations

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Firms are struggling to ensure all their advisors are in compliance with the fiduciary rule, attorney Fred Reish said.

Remote Work Ensnaring Many Employees In Double-Taxation Scenario

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Working from home doesn't always protect employees from being taxed by the state in which their company is located.

Millennials Are Richer And Want Advice

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A Cerulli report says that millennials now tripping into the mass affluent category want help.

Wirehouses Risk Losing 15% Of Advisors, J.D. Power Finds

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Independent broker-dealers face 7% advisor attrition over next two years, according to a recent analysis.

How Roth Conversions Can Reduce Sting Of Social Security, Medicare Hikes

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A key to the strategy is to lower required minimum distributions that can result in higher marginal tax rates.

IRS Auditors Turn Up Heat On Wealthy Taxpayers

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Scrutiny of rich taxpayers has increased this year, and proposed legislation would allow the IRS to get even more aggressive.

Retirees On Track For 11.4% Social Security Raise In 2023

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The increase could add $2,280 a year to retiree benefits.

Take Care Before Founding Or Joining An RIA

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Joining, leaving or starting an RIA is a complicated process that requires detailed planning in advance.

Popular Business Entity Brings Tax Problems (And Opportunities)

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Sole proprietorships are the easiest and most affordable way to organize a business, planners say.

Roth Conversions Get More Attractive As Market Slides

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One advisor says he saves clients up to a million dollars in lifetime taxes by timing conversions.

B-Ds Start Firing Reps With Spotty Records

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Finra plans to start publicly identifying "risky" broker-dealers this summer.

T. Rowe, Schwab Say Times Call For Changing Investing Approaches

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Asset managers from Schwab and T. Rowe Price talked about the mood of investors and how it shapes portfolios.

How Clients Can Prepare For--And Avoid--The Dreaded IRS Audit

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Automated IRS letters have led to a lot of false alarms about audits, planners say.

Number Of Reps, Brokerages Declined In 2021, Finra Finds

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At the same time, revenues and the number of investment advisor firms grew.

An Efficient Practice Means Leaving Some Clients Behind, Cerulli Says

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Many firms also are not using technology efficiently, the research firm said.

Nearly 90% Of Robo-Advised Clients Would Switch To Humans

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Clients with robo-advisor accounts could be a lucrative market for human advisors, Vanguard researchers say.

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