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The More Family Money, the More Complicated it Gets
Wealth management in high-net-worth families is complicated by relationships, and the vast majority of families believe a session with a financial adviser would benefit their children, a study...
Many Women Take the Reins on Finances
Women are feeling confident and many are taking the lead in making household financial decisions, according to a new study by Ameriprise Financial.
Half of Boomers Do Not Know Retirement Need
More than half of Baby Boomers polled expressed uncertainty about how much money they will need in retirement.
Millennials Learned Lesson About Saving
A majority (80%) of Millennial Americans say the recession of 2008 taught them they have to save “now” to “survive” economic problems down the road.
Look Out, Retirement, the Boomers Are Coming
Is retirement the end of work? Not so fast, say the retirees and those contemplating retirement in a study by Merrill Lynch Bank of America.
PSNC 2014: Setting a Goal
On the first day of the PLANSPONSOR National Conference (PSNC) in Chicago, current and former PLANSPONSOR of the Year winners and finalists shared how they define success for...
Younger, Newer Employees the Plan Participation Challenge
Millennials continue to be the big challenge for retirement plan participation, Wells Fargo Institutional Retirement and Trust finds.
Going Broke in Retirement Is Top Fear for Americans
A pervasive fear of running out of money in retirement is not causing Americans to spend less today, according to Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
TDFs Popular with Female and Younger Investors
Target-date funds are the most popular asset allocation strategy, especially for women, according to data from MassMutual’s Retirement Services Division.
DIY Retirement Plan Investors Not Acting Optimally
Do-it-yourself (DIY) retirement plan investors are falling behind their peers in meeting certain objectives, suggests a study from Guardian Life Insurance Company of America.
How to Succeed with Millennial Clients
Members of Generation Y (also known as Millennials) are struggling to reach financial security, but that doesn’t mean financial services firms can afford to overlook them.
Adviser Credentials Key to Success, IMCA Says
Investors expect financial advisers to earn and maintain professional credentials beyond the minimum licensing requirements, according to research from the Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA).
Work Will Be Ongoing Part of Boomers’ Lives
Work will be a part of Baby Boomers’ lives even into the retirement years, a survey finds.
Gen Y Taking Responsibility for Financial Future
Generation Y and Millennial workers are taking responsible actions for their financial future.
Affluent Millennials Prefer Online Brokerage Accounts
The young and affluent members of Generation Y (a.k.a., Millennials) show a higher use of online brokerage accounts over defined contribution (DC) plans, says a new study.
Generational Financial Health Gap Grows
The generational financial wellness gap is widening as younger workers struggle with debt and a lack of cash flow, according to a new survey from consulting firm PwC...
Men Trump Women in Savings Rates
Men have slight edge over women when it comes to saving at the recommended 10% rate, according to research from Wells Fargo, but people still fall short of...
New Models, Technology Challenge Tradition
Traditional broker/dealers are considering more direct, digitally enhanced advice models to meet competitive demands, according to a new analysis from research and analytics firm Cerulli Associates.
Different Generations, Different Savings Habits
A survey shows Millennials are not quite as committed to saving for the long term compared to their Generation X and Baby Boomer counterparts.