--- title: 'Retire With Money: Don''t Let Trump-Mania Derail Your Retirement Plan' description: This week's Retire With MONEY newsletter looks at Trump's efforts to curb investor protections, plus retirement advice from around the web. authors: - name: Penelope Wang url: https://money.com/author/penelope-wang/ at_money_since: 2009 articles: 101 covers: - Retirement - Career Advice - Economy and Politics - Housing - Insurance - Investing - Lifestyle - Personal Finance - Taxes social: - https://x.com/PennyWriter former_staff: true published: '2017-02-10T16:40:34.000Z' modified: '2024-04-17T05:11:40.000Z' section: Retirement tags: - Donald Trump - fiduciary rule - required minimum withdrawals - Retire with money - retirement planning - saving for retirement - working in retirement word_count: 897 canonical: https://money.com/retire-with-money-dont-let-trump-divert-retirement/ type: Article source: structured-blocks --- > **Disclosure:** We research all brands listed and may earn a fee from our partners. Research and financial considerations may influence how brands are displayed. Not all brands are included. [Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![Retire With Money: Don't Let Trump-Mania Derail Your Retirement Plan](https://img.money.com/2017/02/170206_trumpretirement.jpg?quality=85&w=1012&h=569&crop=1) ![Chad Griffith](https://img.money.com/2014/05/140530_bio_author_wang-e1474648568464.jpg) *Retirement savers are getting little support in Washington these days. This week [two Republican congressmen submitted bills](https://money.com/retirement-plans-automatic-ira/) aimed at blocking Labor Dept. rules that smoothed the way for* *state retirement savings plans**—these programs,* [*now being set up,*](https://money.com/california-secure-choice-plan/?iid=sr-link3) *would allow small business owners to auto-enroll employees into IRAs. (Workers could opt out.) State plans have bipartisan backing and would provide a valuable benefit, since most workers without employer plans don’t save for retirement. The congressional bills follow last week’s move by President Trump to delay* [*the fiduciary rule*](https://money.com/fiduciary-rule-delayed-donald-trump/)*. These efforts may not get traction, but it’s all the more reason to keep your own plan on track, and maybe nudge up your savings rate.* *Best wishes,* *Penny* *P.S. If you like this newsletter, please pass it on to a friend! And if you got it from a friend, sign up* [*here*](https://pages.email.time.com/retire-with-money_opt-in/) *to make sure you don’t miss the next issue.* **THIS WEEK'S RETIREMENT NEWS, INSIGHTS AND ADVICE** **Don’t Let Trump Mania Divert You From Retirement** These days, it’s hard to avoid a deluge of Trump-related news. What will he do next? How will it affect your finances? But as contributor Walter Updegrave explains, it’s important not to let the headlines drive your financial decisions. Instead, pay attention to these more useful guidelines. Money **How Much Do You Need to Fund Retirement? Think Again** Brace yourself. A new study finds that you may have to ratchet up the amount you need to save for retirement by several percentage points. One key reason: future investment returns are expected to be lower. There are strategies that can help, says writer Robert Powell. Better get started now. [USA TODAY](http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/retirement/2017/02/07/how-much-do-you-need-fund-retirement-more-than-you-think/96784474/) **3 Ways to Protect Your 401(k) if Trump Kills the Fiduciary Rule** You’ve been hearing a lot about the so-called fiduciary rule, which requires financial advisers working with retirement accounts to put your interests first. It’s far from clear if Trump or Congress will delay or block the rule, which was scheduled to take effect in April. But whatever happens, you should pay attention to these tips for choosing a trustworthy adviser. [BLOOMBERG](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-02-03/three-ways-to-protect-your-401-k-from-donald-trump) **33 Smart Ways to Cut Your Taxes Right Now** It’s that time again, when you have to dig out your shoebox of receipts and start thumbing through your file drawer. Consider this an incentive. There are some last-minute moves you can make, including a few retirement strategies, that can lower your taxes for 2016 and help you get a jump on next year. [Money](https://money.com/cut-your-taxes-2016-2017/) **The ‘Right’ Rebalancing Strategy Depends on Your Life Stage** Once February rolls around, you’ve got your annual statements in hand (those pesky taxes), which makes it a good time to review your portfolio and make rebalancing decisions. And just as important, tweak those moves to reflect your stage in life. Morningstar’s Christine Benz lays out the considerations for younger investors vs. retirees. [MORNINGSTAR](http://news.morningstar.com/articlenet/article.aspx?id=791389) **What You Need to Know About Required Minimum Withdrawals** Many baby boomers are hitting a landmark date for the first time. The year you turn 70 ½, you must begin taking your required minimum distributions (RMDs) from your 401(k)s and IRAs. (Actually, in the first year you have until April 1 of the following year.) The rules are complex, and if you mess up, you’ll face a steep penalty. Laura Saunders walks you through the essentials. [WALL STREET JOURNAL](https://www.wsj.com/articles/everything-you-need-to-know-about-required-401-k-and-ira-withdrawals-1486350722) **Think Changes to Obamacare Won’t Affect You? Think Again** The proposed repeal of the Affordable Care Act, now being debated in Washington, will clearly have a big impact on those with Obamacare plans. But those changes will also affect those on Medicare, Elizabeth O’Brien points out. For starters, free preventive screenings, such as mammograms and colonoscopies, may go away. A repeal may also raise your prescription drug costs. [Money](https://money.com/obamacare-repeal-medicare-why-you-should-care/) **The 15 Worst States for Retirement** Okay, what’s good or bad about a state is highly subjective. It all depends on your goals, tastes, and tax bracket. But it can be helpful to see what other people value in these locations—or don’t. This list focuses heavily on cost of living, but health care and quality of life were also factored in. Personally, I like New York and Connecticut, but maybe retirees feel differently. [THINKADVISOR](http://www.thinkadvisor.com/2017/02/09/15-worst-states-for-retirement-2017?page_all=1) **Reframe Yourself to Create Your Dream Career After 50** When they reach their 50s, many people feel frustrated in their job or are finding their career trajectory cut short. It doesn’t have to be that way, says career coach John Tarnoff. Simply by changing your perspective, you can gain fresh insights and carve out a new career path. My favorite: consider the impact of your job, not just the duties. [NEXT AVENUE](http://www.nextavenue.org/reframe-create-dream-career/) **YOUR RETIREMENT QUESTIONS ANSWERED** **What’s the Maximum Social Security Benefit in 2017?** ***Q. What is the maximum benefit you can get from Social Security this year? And how hard is it to qualify for that amount?*** **A.** To answer your second question first, qualifying for the maximum Social Security benefit is very difficult—it's the equivalent of winning a benefits Powerball. To get the highest benefit possible at your full retirement age (FRA), your income needs to have been at or above the Social Security earnings ceiling (the amount of income subject to payroll tax) each year for at least 35 years since age 22. 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