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An Unusual Election
In a year defined by turbulence, one thing has remained constant: Americans’ belief that they should be able to vote by mail in Election 2020.
Retirement
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.
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.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The Veepstakes
John Adams—the United States’ first vice president—called his role as second-in-command to President George Washington “the most insignificant Office that ever the Invention of Man contrived or his imagination conceived.”
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
A Decade of Dodd-Frank
This past week marked the tenth anniversary of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, or, as we know it, Dodd-Frank.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
70 Days to Fund the Largest Government in the World
As we noted last week, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year is September 30—just 70 days away.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
The Bare Minimum: What Congress Actually HAS To Do This Year
Members of Congress are have been back in their home states and districts for the last two weeks and won’t return to Washington until July 20.
Policy and Regulatory Commentary
Historic Shortfalls for State Budgets
If you thought a socially distant Independence Day was last week’s most significant event, think again.