U.S. workers' health insurance premiums rose 63% between 2003 and 2010 as employers shifted more of the burden of rising medical costs to individuals and families, according to a study from The Commonwealth Fund
Surveys reveal women and younger bosses more apt to seek out financial help
Warren Buffett is making plenty of changes to Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio. Last quarter, he closed out the company's stake in several marquee businesses -- including exiting Berkshire's holding in Bank of America at a steep loss.
LPL Investment Holdings Inc. is acquiring National Retirement Partners, a San Juan Capistrano, Calif.-based broker-dealer that specializes in retirement plans
He used to be known as the charming, affable “Uncle Stan” of Brookstreet Securities Inc., the independent broker-dealer he built. Now, he's facing charges of securities fraud.
The five registered representatives who filed a $36 million arbitration claim against National Financial Services LLC, a giant in the clearing industry and business unit of Fidelity Investments, face a daunting task to win their claim, according to industry attorneys.
The collapse of Brookstreet Securities Corp. last month is likely to spawn dozens of arbitration claims from investors facing losses that, in some cases, run into the millions, according to one plaintiff’s attorney familiar with the matter.
Fifty-five million Social Security beneficiaries can look forward to a 3.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2012.
