When Independence May Not Be the Right Fit for Advisors
Something interesting is happening in wealth management: Independence has become so successful that, in some circles, it’s starting…
Every Year a Retired Couple Leaves the $47,500 Tax-Free Space Empty, About $5,700 of Tax Moves Into Their 70s. Most Leave It Empty for Ten Years
Retired couples often assume doing nothing costs nothing, but the quiet years between the last paycheck and the…
Ed Slott’s Retirement Tax-Planning Strategies: Don’t Waste Your Low-Tax Years
Key TakeawaysWithholding taxes from retirement withdrawals can simplify tax payments and help avoid penalties.Retirees should take advantage of…
Social Security’s 3.6% COLA Forecast for 2027 Brings Mixed Signals for Retirees
Key Points The Senior Citizens League’s current COLA estimate is 0.3% lower than in May. The annual COLA…
Most Advisors Never Ask Clients to Consolidate Assets
Most advisors would welcome the chance to manage a greater share of their clients’ assets, yet a majority…
Social Security Faces Steep Benefit Cuts for Couples Without Reform
Many people rely on Social Security for a good portion of their retirement income. Unfortunately, seniors could soon…
The 63-to-70 Roth Conversion Window: How a $1.3 Million Couple Cuts Their Lifetime Tax Bill by $185,000
Quick Read A couple retiring at 63 with $1.3M in a traditional 401(k) can save roughly $185,000 in…
Do you need to be a millionaire to retire? Experts weigh in on the 15% rule.
With so many guidelines around saving for retirement — best practices, where to put your savings, and how…
How Real Families Are Handling The Great Wealth Transfer
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How a Married Couple Could Collect $10,362 Per Month in Social Security in 2026
Quick Read A married couple can collect $10,362 per month in Social Security only if both spouses earned…
Fidelity says your 401(k) rollover check may come up short
Leaving a job and requesting a full 401(k) rollover can lead to a big surprise. By the time…
Aqua Raises $18.8M to Expand Alts Platform for RIAs
The competitive field to build out the tech infrastructure to ease the use of alternative investments in the…