Spending in Retirement
Learn how to best work with clients to determine their optimal retirement spending plan.
Pension Act Reforms for DB and Hybrid DC Plans
By Elizabeth D. FestaFor those trying to devise defined benefit (DB) and hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution (DC) plans that fall under the employer deduction rules of the Pension...
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 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
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
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
Mutual Funds You Can TrustIn case you haven't noticed, Morningstar has been characterizing the mutual funds you research on its pages (or through its electronic services) as to their...
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...