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Retirement income planning in the “new normal”
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Retirement policy, interest rates and market volatility have made retirement planning more challenging for clients and advisors alike. What are the philosophies, opportunities and challenges you need to be aware of to help your clients navigate decumulation in today’s environment?
In this episode, we’re joined by Jamie Hopkins, Director of Retirement Research at Carson Coaching and co-creator of the Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) designation. Jamie discusses the opportunities and challenges associated with creating retirement income in this new environment, including how to help shift the mindset of individuals to adapt to these changes.The IRS recently announced that it will allow plan sponsors to pay out pensions as a lump sum to plan participants. In this video BMO Global Asset Management discusses what considerations should be made by plan sponsors and plan participants before choosing lump sum as an option.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks approach new highs as risks remain elevated
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U.S. equities rallied again last week, with the S&P 500 Index climbing 2.5% as it approached a new all-time high.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: August 7, 2020
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.
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BMO Market Charts - August 10th, 2020
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Nearly 7,500 companies are on pace to file for bankruptcy protection this year, as businesses struggle to deal with the challenges posed by lockdowns and economic uncertainty
Retirement
Lump Sum Payouts from Pension Plans
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The IRS recently announced that it will allow plan sponsors to pay out pensions as a lump sum to plan participants. In this video BMO Global Asset Management discusses what considerations should be made by plan sponsors and plan participants before choosing lump sum as an option.
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BMO Market Charts - August 5th, 2020
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Amid uncertainty surrounding economic conditions and corporate performance, the percentage of S&P 500 companies with EPS off 50% or more from estimates has risen substantially.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Stocks climb, but so does unemployment
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Equities ended higher, with the S&P 500 Index up 1.7%. The U.S. dollar was down for the sixth straight week, hitting its lowest level since May 2018.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: July 31, 2020
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.
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Weekly Investment Commentary: Technology stocks drag equities lower
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All major equity indexes finished lower last week, with the S&P 500 down 0.3% and the technology-heavy NASDAQ down more than 1%.
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Weekly Market Snapshot: July 24, 2020
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Read the Weekly Market Snapshot to stay up-to-date with stock markets and sectors, bond market returns and financial news for the week.