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Here's What's Wrong With the 4% Rule
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesFor investors who prefer a formulaic approach to retirement withdrawals, there's a better option.
April 11, 2024
Fiduciary Rule Meetings Disappointed Agent GroupsAnalysts appear to be rubber-stamping the draft, the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors said.
April 11, 2024
Social Security Claiming: The Classic Case of DivorceAn ex-spouse can generally get 50% of the former partner's primary benefit, regardless of when it's claimed.
April 11, 2024
Release of Final DOL Fiduciary Rule Expected SoonThe next step is for Labor to announce the final rule, which could be very soon.
April 10, 2024
NAIFA Meets White House Team Reviewing DOL Fiduciary Rule EffortThe agent group asked the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs officials to block the project.
April 10, 2024
Social Security 2025 COLA Estimate Climbs to 3%The Senior Citizens League's 2025 COLA projection increased again after jumping from 1.75% to 2.4% last month.
April 09, 2024
What's the Future of IRS Direct File? GAO Wants to Know.IRS officials have not decided on the future of the pilot beyond the 2024 tax filing season.
April 08, 2024
FINRA Suspends Ex-Rep Over Reg BI ViolationsOver an 11-month period the rep effected 91 trades in the account of a customer in her early sixties.