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A New Cylinder for Financial Engines
Wed, Feb 02, 2011
Income+, a process-driven, product-neutral income program for 401(k) managed account clients, could alter the competitive landscape of the retirement industry.
Industry Views
New Income Solutions for Long Retirements
With the numbers of people over age 100 growing rapidly, there is an equally growing need for advisors to consider an array of retirement income solutions.
Industry Views are special reports that are sponsored and independent from RIJ's editorial content.
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Cover Stories
A Death in the Family, Part II
Tue, Jan 25, 2011
Forget "death panels." Loving, decisive words from a doctor helped this dying pianist decide to let go of her life. The conclusion of a two-part story.
A Death in the Family, Part I
Wed, Jan 19, 2011
For the very old and their families, preservation of life often competes with preservation of finances. Here's how one California family coped with an elderly mother's death. (The first of two parts.)
Genworth Exits the VA Race
Tue, Jan 11, 2011
“They’re editing their lineup,” said Eric Berg, an analyst at Barclays Capital. “They’re getting out of the businesses where they lack meaningful size." (Above, Genworth CEO Mike Fraizer.)
Featured Stories
A Closer Look at “Income+”
Financial Engines CIO Chris Jones answers questions about his firm’s new in-plan income program.
The Decumulation Beat
Gimme Shelter
The autobiography of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards and the report of the Financial Crisis Inquiry Commission have a few things in common.
News
Fidelity to help participants move to income stage
Thu, Feb 03, 2011
Among other things, the Fidelity Income Strategy Evaluator illustrates the trade-offs of a variety of income-generating portfolios, which may include stocks, bonds, cash and/or annuities.
GuidedChoice rolls out its participant income roadmap
Thu, Feb 03, 2011
"GuidedSpending was designed to replace the overly simplistic ‘4% rule’ approach long used by financial planners," said GuidedChoice in a release.
JP Morgan Hedges U.K. Workers’ Longevity Risk
Thu, Feb 03, 2011
If the life expectancy of its pensioners improves at a greater rate than specified in the contract, the Pall UK Pension Fund receives an insurance payout from JP Morgan.
“Impatience” helps explain failure to save, researchers say
Thu, Feb 03, 2011
When it comes to saving for retirement, the ability to delay gratification seems to matter as much or more than the ability to understand investment concepts.
