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.
7 Social Security Claiming Myths That Can Shortchange Clients
By John ManganaroHartford Funds' Mike Lynch says it's crucial to consider how timing, income and taxes all affect Social Security benefits.
March 13, 2023
Americans Underestimate Social Security Income by $1,900: StudyAn analysis shows that older adults have accurate expectations about their claiming age but underestimate their annual benefit.
March 13, 2023
Your Client Gets a Buyout Offer From Their Company. Should They Take It?A buyout package could have tax and retirement planning implications.
March 10, 2023
Good Advisors Can't Ignore the Inequities Following Women Into RetirementThe wage gap between men and women follows women into retirement and is worsened by their greater longevity.
March 09, 2023
Look for Record-Breaking Annuity Sales in Q1: LIMRAVolatility-conscious consumers paid a record $209.9 billion for fixed annuities last year, and they're not done yet.
March 07, 2023
Beware the Medicare Surcharge When Crafting Retirement Income PlansAdvisors can deliver value to clients by helping them avoid IRMAA surcharges.
March 07, 2023
Women Lag Men in Retirement Confidence, Financial Literacy: BMO SurveyWomen were far more likely than men to say they did not have a financial plan.
March 07, 2023
Spending Down 401(k), IRA Principal 'Shouldn't Be Shameful': StrategistFollowing the 4% rule leads many retirees to underspend, Sharon Carson of J.P. Morgan Asset Management says.