What the IRS Manual Tells Staffers About Life and Annuities
By Allison BellWhen agency bill collectors come calling, they hope to find sources of "collection potential."
September 04, 2024
How to Prepare for Higher Tax Brackets in 2026While advisors brace for the potential halving of the estate tax exemption, most taxpayers have a bigger concern.
September 03, 2024
Childfree Planning Turns Traditional Advice on Its HeadPeople without kids are an "underserved, underrepresented and sometimes mistreated population," advisor Jay Zigmont says.
September 03, 2024
Fast-Growing Firms Do These Things Well: StudyMany RIAs are focused on moving upmarket, but a new survey warns that might be a mistake.
August 26, 2024
Fearmongering Over Retirement 'Ruin' Misses the Point: BlanchettA recent news headline warning of catastrophic risks in a popular strategy ignores an important truth, he says.
August 23, 2024
Cash Sweep Clients 'Were Paid Peanuts': Ex-SEC CommissionerFormer SEC Commissoner Robert Jackson has partnered with a law firm to help underpaid brokerage customers.
August 21, 2024
Can't Stand Form 1099-R? Tell the IRSTaxpayers can suggest how to improve the distribution form for retirement accounts and annuities, for instance, by Oct. 21.
August 20, 2024
Risks Are Piling Up for Firms' Cash Sweep Programs: ReportThe uptick in litigation and regulatory activities could entail higher costs, which might hurt advisor recruiting deals, an expert says.