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Headlines you need to know this week — September 19, 2017
Many family offices lack a formal succession plan
While most family offices expect a significant wealth transfer will occur in the next 15 years, only 32.7% have a formal written succession plan, according to a new survey. The report also found 45.7% do not have a plan at all and one-third of those polled are working on one. Additionally, 14.6% said they have a verbal agreement.Gig workers find themselves without a retirement plan
The majority of workers in the so-called “gig economy” — a workforce of independent contractors — are finding that choosing temporary or contract work may mean they are missing out on retirement benefits. A recent study found most gig workers do not have access to a workplace savings plan. In 2015, gig workers comprised 16% of the workforce.Student debt growing among older adults
The number of adults age 60 and older with student loan debt has quadrupled in the last decade, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. These adults, who took out loans to help their children and grandchildren pay for college, owed about $66.7 billion in 2015. Additionally, many older borrowers are behind in their payments. The report also noted that more than half of college loan co-signers are age 55 and older.ON TWITTER NOW
A thoughtful understanding of the role of retirement savings is important in any policy debate on taxes and growth. https://t.co/BlQXePJ7hU
Thank you to Gillian & Bill Kohli and the folks at @WellesleyBooks for hosting a great event yesterday evening! https://t.co/TjNFj2pk1J
#FromHereToSecurity lights up Times Square! Thanks @Nasdaq. https://t.co/XzvwqBto75
Lawmakers need to be mindful that eliminating incentives to save undermines individual success and our economy.… https://t.co/LjFyHGm0z8
Our CEO @RobertLReynolds’s new book: A practical guide for building a retirement system that serves all Americans… https://t.co/odtBi4piV1
Advisors: Have you considered the needs of your clients’ heirs? Attend our inter-generational wealth xfer webcast.… https://t.co/Inv6NyrqwF
Increased personal savings can help grow GDP. The answers to some of the biggest issues don’t have to be complex. https://t.co/JDeEAOhndX
Any serious discussion about growing the economy needs to acknowledge the importance of retirement savings.… https://t.co/BnbgkI6c9t
It’s down to the wire! High school seniors have a year to wrap up college planning for admissions next year. https://t.co/tVF2LMSWaU
Many thanks to @CNBC @PowerLunch @BloombergTV @NASDAQ @ @JustinFoleyTwit for inviting me on today.
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