Spending in Retirement
Learn how to best work with clients to determine their optimal retirement spending plan.
November 21, 2006
Raising the Savings RateA paper released by The Retirement Security Project estimates that savings incentives for middle- and low-income workers like automatic enrollment in 401(k) plans, automatic IRAs, expanding and improving the Saver's Credit, and allowing taxpayers to split direct deposit of tax refunds into several accounts could increase net national savings by...
November 21, 2006
Senior Survey Says...They have certainly read enough about the increasing needs for proper retirement plans and personal retirement savings accounts, but according to a recent survey conducted by MFS Investment Management, affluent retirees rely most on pensions and Social Security to pay their retirement expenses.
November 21, 2006
Looking Under the HoodThey're one of the most popular investment vehicles for retirement, and yet despite their ever-growing appeal, there is little information in the market about life...
November 05, 2006
For An Exciting New Opportunity, Consider Income PlanningOne of the most exciting opportunities for insurance professionals is in retirement income planning. There are at least 3 reasons for this:? Demand is increasing ...
November 05, 2006
For An Exciting New Opportunity, Consider Income PlanningOne of the most exciting opportunities for insurance professionals is in retirement income planning. There are at least 3 reasons for this:? Demand is increasing ...
November 01, 2006
Staying certifiedIt is said that the Certified Financial Planner designation is becoming the industry standard. More and more consumers are seeking advisors who are certified, who have been through rigorous testing, and who work and live by a code of ethics and
November 01, 2006
The PPA deliversPrior to PPA, there was no way for a person to transfer money held in an IRA to a charity without first recognizing the contribution in income. To correct this, PPA allows for qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) from IRAs (excluding SEPs and
November 01, 2006
NEWS & PRODUCTSLipper, Inc., has joined forces with The McHenry Group to launch a retirement planning tool called Lipper Retirement Solutions that will allow financial institutions and...
November 01, 2006
Still Not ReadyAlthough they might be confident in their savings for retirement, when it comes crunch time, many affluent retirees and pre-retirees find themselves ill equipped because...
November 01, 2006
Buy Local: Real Estate for IncomeHugh Bromma believes in fortifying clients' retirement plans with big helpings of real estate--not only diversification into REITs, but actual purchases of residential houses in...