Why Trump’s Move to Dismantle Rule Protecting Investors Isn’t a Bad Idea

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    December 2016

    Scott Hanson warns that retirement...

    3 Student Loan Resolutions for 2017

    December 2016

    Scott Hanson provides tips to Nerd...

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    December 2016

    Scott Hanson provides Bankrate with...

    How the Fed Rate Hike Affects Retirement Savings

    December 2016

    Scott Hanson chats with Jill...

    100 Fastest Growing RIA Firms Over Ten Years

    December 2016

    Hanson McClain Advisors was named...

    Local Advisor Guides Blind CIM Runner

    December 2016

    Scott Hanson talks about guiding...

    Is your employer using your 401(k) to rip you off?

    November 2016

    Scott Hanson sheds some light on...

    Technology that Improves Client Service with Fewer People

    November 2016

    Scott Hanson shares a solution to...

    Here’s an Idea: Don’t Retire at All

    November 2016

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    Why This Retirement Adviser Doesn’t Plan to Retire

    October 2016

    As a financial adviser for 25 years,...

    Here are the debate issues we deserve to hear about.

    October 2016

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    The Longevity Paradox

    August 2016

    In the latest feature from Elizabeth...

    Advisors Still Wary of Reverse Mortgages

    September 2016

    Pat McClain weighs in on the best...

    How to Adjust Your Financial Plan When Forced Out of Retirement

    September 2016

    Scott Hanson provides financial...

    A Baby Boomer’s Four Keys to Happiness

    August 2016

    Scott Hanson writes for BoomerCafé...

    Launching a business? Don’t let your dream drain your retirement savings.

    August 2016

    Scott Hanson provides tips on the...

    12 Money Moves to Make the Moment You Decide to Retire

    August 2016

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    7 On Your Side Reports on an IRS Telephone Scam

    August 2016

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    How to Invest in Retirement

    August 2016

    Scott Hanson provides insight on...

    7 Money Moves to Make as Soon as the Kids Move Out

    July 2016

    Scott Hanson provides insight to Wise...

    Don’t Raid Retirement Accounts to Pay for Johnny’s College

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson's latest CNBC column...

    How To Protect Your Savings as Brexit Fallout Continues

    June 2016 

    As the Brexit fallout continues, Scott...

    Kids graduated? If so, it's time to focus on your retirement.

    June 2016 

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    Bank Stocks Will Suffer After Brexit Vote

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson provides insight on how...

    IRS Scammers Recorded

    June 2016 Pat McClain sits down with Michael...

    Is Your Money Safe?

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson discusses how to look...

    U.S. Markets Continue to Fall After Brexit, What Should Individual Investors Do?

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson provides insight on what...

    Market Pullback is a ‘Wake-up’ Call for Investors, Expert Says

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson provides his thoughts on...

    IRS Scam Busted

    June 2016 

    Pat McClain and Scott Hanson sit down...

    Keep Calm and Diversify: Experts Share Their Post-Brexit Advice

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson discusses with CNBC how...

    Bite the Bullet Trades

    June 2016 

    Investors are questioning whether...

    Brexit Vote Will Not Impact Retirement Portfolios Long-Term

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson provides insight to ...

    What should an investor do if the Brexit vote goes through?

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson's recent CNBC column...

    Retirement savings mistakes courtesy of John Oliver

    June 2016

    John Oliver calls out the questionable...

    Working Overtime: One in Four U.S. Retirees Will Work Beyond Age 70

    June 2016

    Working after 70 is not necessarily a...

    MoneyLife Interview: Scott Hanson's Latest Book

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    Don’t Raid Your Retirement

    June 2016 

    Scott Hanson sits down with Marianne...

    RIAs are losing their competitive advantage

    June 2016 

    Simply playing the fiduciary card to...

    What Retirement? Americans Keep Working to Pursue Dreams

    May 2016

    Scott Hanson talks to CNBC's Deborah...

    Adviser's Consultant: Be Creative When Hunting for New Clients

    May 2016

    Scott Hanson talks to Liz Skinner of...

    The Key Mistakes Investors Make in Retirement

    May 2016

    Many Americans Don't Enjoy Retirement

    April 2016

    Most people hitting retirement age do...

    Making Retirement Work

    April 2016

    Local financial advisor, Scott Hanson,...

    Saving Money Matters: Preparing for Retirement

    April 2016

    Scott Hanson talks to Sacramento’s Fox...

    Traditional Retirement: May It Rest in Peace

    April 2016

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    What Life Is Really Like In Retirement

    March 2016

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    What's the Right Asset Allocation for Your Portfolio?

    March 2016

    Forget the traditional measurements...

    Don't Rush to Roll That 401(k) Into an IRA

    February 2016

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    6 Keys to True Financial Independence

    February 2016

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    It Pays to Know Your Pension Options

    January 2016

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    Distinguished Business Award

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    Radio Show Fuels Big Expansion for Sacramento Financial Planning Firm

    January 15, 2016

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    A Big Idea for Retirement

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    December 2015

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    Roth Conversion in High Tax States a Bad Idea

    December 21, 2015

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    December 17, 2015

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    December 10, 2015

    Scott Hanson talks to...

    Just Say No to Universal Life Insurance as a Retirement Fund

    December 2015

    For every one person I see who is...

    When Meeting the Public’s Needs, Radio and Advising Go Hand-in-Hand

    December 1, 2015

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    Which Retirement Savings Plans Are Best for Teachers?

    November 2015

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    The US Needs a Better, Simpler Retirement Savings Solution

    November 23, 2015

    Scott Hanson's important guest...

    Calculating the Tax Bite When Converting a 401(k) to a Roth IRA

    November 2015

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    The president's myRA Savings Program

    November 13, 2015

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    The Biggest Oversight in Most Americans' Retirement Planning

    October 2015

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    Asset Allocation Advice for Older Retirees

    October 2015

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    September 2015

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    Should I Take the Lump Sum on My Pension?

    September 2015

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    Surprising Social Security Advice for High-Income Retirees

    August 2015

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    Can I Give an Inherited Retirement Account to My Mom?

    August 2015

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    Scott Hanson and Pat McClain Named to Barron’s Top 100 (Again!)

    August 31, 2015

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    A 401(k) for a New College Grad? Yes!

    July, 2015

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    Using an IRA to Make the House Payment

    July 2015

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    Financial Times Recognizes Hanson McClain Advisors as one of Top 300 RIAs in America

    June 2015

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    Should You Save for Retirement in a 401(k) or Roth IRA?

    June, 2015

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    Should You Save for Retirement or Pay Off Your Mortgage

    May, 2015

    If you are in a high tax bracket, max...

    Financial Advisory Firm Hanson McClain Modernizes Service by Going Digital with DocuSign

    December 17, 2014

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    New 401(k) annuities can make retirement income a sure thing

    November 24, 2014

    Scott Hanson's article for...

    Rollover rethink: 4 good reasons not to roll 401(k) funds into an IRA

    October 22, 2014

    Scott Hanson gives CNBC.com four...

    Sacramento-based Barron’s Top 100 Investment Advisory Firm Hanson McClain Advisors Expanding into New Markets

    October 14, 2014

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    Community Service: A fresh idea – fresh food for the poor

    October 13, 2014

    Community Leadership Awards,...

    Leading Investment Advisor and Hanson McClain CEO Pat McClain Wins Invest In Others Community Service Award for Philanthropic Excellence

    October 7, 2014

    Investment Advisor Pat McClain...

    It's time to level the retirement-plan playing field

    October 7, 2014

    Scott Hanson writes about...

    Philanthropic advisers recognized for service

    September 18, 2014

    Pat McClain honored by ...

    2014 - Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors

    August 23, 2014

    For the third year in a row,...

    Barron’s Top 100 Investment Advisor Pat McClain Honored for Philanthropic Contributions to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services

    August 15, 2014

    Leading Investment Advisor Pat...

    Retirement Savings: How Much is Enough

    August 01, 2014

    How much do you need for...

    Retirement reset: Sandwiched Boomers put plans on hold

    July 29, 2014

    With student loan costs soaring,...

    Finalists for Community Leadership Awards announced by Invest in Others and InvestmentNews

    July 24, 2014

    Pat McClain is a finalist for the...

    Voices: Scott Hanson on Taking Social Security Benefits Early

    June 27, 2014

    In this special feature written for...

    Pre-retirees: Don't use your home as an ATM

    June 23, 2014

    In his June 23rd article for CNBC,...

    Savvy ways to build a retirement investment plan

    June 23, 2014

    Scott Hanson’s June 23rd piece for...

    Don't fumble a financial windfall: Plan a strategy

    May 17, 2014

    What NOT to do when your ship comes...

    8 Tips for Creating a Post-College Financial Plan

    May 6, 2014

    Scott Hanson discusses post-college...

    Retire happier: Control your medical costs

    May 1, 2014

    Scott Hanson speaks with MarketWatch...

    Economy Watch with David Schauer

    April 28, 2014

    Hanson McClain CIO David Schauer...

    Social Security At Age 62? Why Delaying Your Benefits May Not Pay Off

    April 23, 2014

    Scott Hanson's recent column for...

    What they do teach at Harvard Business School

    April 3, 2014

    Scott Hanson's April 3rd RIA Biz...

    How to deal with rates, step by step

    March 24, 2014

    Scott Hanson's most recent guest...

    Obama’s budget bad for 401(k) savers

    March 19, 2014

    Scott Hanson’s latest article for...

    Retirement is not for everyone

    March 17, 2014

    Scott Hanson's March 17th CNBC...

    How to manage your 401(k)

    February 27, 2014

    Scott Hanson was interviewed on...

    My, oh myRA, what a misguided bureaucratic mess this will be

    February 12, 2014

    The newly created myRA...

    Stock's weaken amid debt deal jitters

    October 18, 2013

    Scott Hanson on CNBC's The...

    Financing Start-Up Dreams with Retirement Savings

    September 13, 2013

    Paul Sullivan with The Times,...

    2013 - Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors

    August 24, 2013

    For the second year in a row,...

    Top 100 Independent Wealth Advisors

    August 25, 2012

    Hanson McClain Advisors’ Founders...

    Advisors with Heart Award

    May 1, 2012

    We are pleased to announce that...

    Top 100 Independent Financial Advisors

    August 29, 2011

    Scott Hanson, a senior partner...

    California state employess take advantage of pension perk

    February 16, 2011

    Anthony York and Jack Dolan...

    With Retirement Savings, It's a Sprint to the Finish

    January 21, 2011

    Finance reporter with The Times,...

    Hanson McClain's new 401(k) division aimed at small firms

    October 22, 2010

    Mark Anderson with Sacramento...

    Can These Retirements Be Saved

    December 19, 2009

    For her Encore column Can These...

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    December 2006

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    The 25 Most Influential People in and Around the Financial Planning Profession

    May 2005

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