Income Planning
Learn what experts and top advisors say about the best ways to work with clients to determine and build successful retirement income plans.
Social Security COLA Estimated at 3.1% for 2024
By John ManganaroThe estimate reflects a 4.9% jump in prices in April from a year ago, according to The Senior Citizens League.
April 26, 2023
15 Cities Where Retirees Are Most Reliant on Social SecuritySocial Security benefits comprise 41.7% of a retiree's total income on average. In these cities, it's even higher.
April 18, 2023
8 Reasons to Avoid a Roth ConversionWhile generally a useful and popular strategy, Roth conversions aren't always appropriate, Ed Slott and Jeff Levine say.
April 17, 2023
The 'Most Important' Strategy for Retirees NowMore important than predicting a recession is preparing for ongoing portfolio stress, experts say.
April 17, 2023
12 U.S. Cities Where the 'New $100K' Is $200K or MoreA $100,000 salary isn't enough to be financially "comfortable" in many places, SmartAsset finds.
April 14, 2023
Rising Costs Eating Into Retirement Savings: CFP Board PollA new survey finds 21% of consumers pushed back retirement because of rising costs.
April 12, 2023
Fresh Inflation Data Suggests 2024 Social Security COLA Could Fall Well Below 3%Another month of significant cooling in the CPI-W suggests a modest Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is in store next year.
April 06, 2023
9 Ways to Help Clients Reduce Taxes on Social SecurityThere are a number of ways you and your clients can lower or eliminate taxes on these benefits.