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Inheritances Be Damned: Clients Want To Spend While They Can

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After the pandemic, more clients are seizing the moment and putting their money to use before they die.

Arizona Advisor Spearheads Tax Law That Aids Retirees

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Matthew Benson has helped enact state laws benefiting retirees on several fronts.

Vanguard Looks At Market Timing And Sees A Terrible Idea

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Market timing leads to unnecessary losses, the company's research arm says.

Biden, IRS Take Aim At Wealthy's Use Of Donor-Advised Funds

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The proposal also seeks to designate RIAs as “donor advisors,” subjecting them to excise taxes.

Social Security To End 'Clawback Cruelty' On Benefit Overpayments

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The program would reduce withholding on overpayments from 100% to 10%, the program's commissioner said.

Using Life Insurance To Address Anticipated Rise In Estate Taxes

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Life insurance can help clients with expiring provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, advisors say.

A Biden Victory Favors Growth Stocks; Trump Would Benefit Value

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Both candidates appear unlikely to address the federal debt time bomb.

Over Three-Quarters Of Baby Boomers Will Stay Put In Homes As They Age

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They have big financial incentives to stay put in their homes, Redfin found.

Families Are Not Talking About Inheritance, New Study Finds

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Edward Jones says that even with a looming wealth transfer, families are skittish to discuss inheritances.

How Bitcoin ETFs Boost Risk-Adjusted Returns

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Even small allocations to a bitcoin portfolio can improve returns, say these asset management firms.

Edelman Explains Why The Days Of Advisor Poaching Are Here

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Meanwhile, Mariner's CEO sees advisors missing a huge opportunity.

Now's The Time To Use The 529 Tax Break For Roth IRA Rollovers, Advisors Say

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Starting this year, the SECURE 2.0 Act allows unused 529 plan funds to be rolled over into Roth IRAs without taxes or penalties.

New Bill To Raise Social Security Payroll Tax Cap, Eliminate Taxes On Benefits

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The Social Security Administration said the bill would keep the program solvent through 2054.

How Clients Can Handle Big Tax Debt

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The IRS offers a range of options for gradually paying off a large tax debt, advisors say.

Retirees' Healthcare Costs Increased 8% In 2023

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They need about 8% more than what they needed a year ago, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute.

E*Trade Sued For ‘Paltry' Interest Rates On Retirement Sweep Accounts

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The online broker's rates last year were at one point 500 times lower than the federal funds rate, the suit alleges.

Two Social Security Do-Overs To Maximize Income

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Clients can see their benefits increase 8% per year by suspending them or starting them over later.

What Holds Clients Back From Annuities?

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Potential buyers say they like these products, so why don't they jump in?

Crypto Tax Reporting Has Clients Confused, Advisors Say

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New rules have stepped up the reporting requirements on smaller transactions, including those involving digital assets.

Cambridge Launches $1.1B AUA Independent RIA Platform BridgePort

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Advisors can transfer majority or minority ownership stakes in their businesses to the new firm.

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