Financial planning news from around the web: Sept. 17 – 21, 2018

In case you missed them, here are some recent interesting financial planning news items from around the web.

House panel backs bill to make Trump tax cuts permanent
A Republican-led panel in the U.S. House of Representatives voted Sept. 13 to make permanent individual tax cuts from President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax overhaul, a move widely seen as a partisan ploy to help Republican candidates in the Nov. 6 congressional elections.

Advisers drawing in clients with charitable approach
Financial advisers need to broaden their approach to marketing and embrace new business development ideas if they want to grow, and incorporating philanthropy is one tactic that many advisers are finding success with, according to a practice management expert.

Trump signs executive order to boost retirement savings
President Trump signed an executive order aimed at boosting retirement savings by giving Americans more time to keep their money in tax-deferred accounts and allowing small businesses to band together to offer 401(k)s.

New 401(k) benefit can help clients pay off student debt and retire faster
Can clients pay off debt and retire wealthy? Advisors should take note of a new employee benefit program that can help them do both at the same time.

Tech Corner - Wi-Fi range extender vs. mesh network: What's the difference?
Looking to increase the power of your current wireless connection? Learn the difference between a Wi-Fi extender and a mesh system to make a better decision.