Jeff Benjamin

Jeff Benjamin is a senior columnist who primarily writes about investments and practice management as they relate to the wealth management industry. In addition to news and opinion writing, Jeff also does regular video interviews and is the co-host of The InvestmentNews Podcast, a weekly show that takes listeners behind the scenes of our coverage. He joined InvestmentNews in 2000. Prior to InvestmentNews, Jeff’s career included working as an analyst at Cerulli Associates, and as a reporter for Dow Jones Newswires. Jeff is based in North Carolina and when he isn’t working, he can usually be found playing golf or fishing. Jeff is a former Marine and has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Central Michigan University.

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RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2011
Let's get real about money market funds

It is time for investors and financial advisers to get real about money market funds — and either accept them or reject them for the investment vehicles that they are

MUTUAL FUNDS NOV 15, 2011
Morningstar switches to colors for rating system

Uptick in consumer spending spells good news: LPL strategist
RIA NEWS NOV 15, 2011
Uptick in consumer spending spells good news: LPL strategist

Consumer income fell slightly in August and spending increased slightly to extend the ongoing conundrum involving consumer sentiment and consumer actions.

EMERGING MARKETS NOV 13, 2011
An end to la dolce vita?

Italy's passage of belt-tightening measures Friday, coupled with its impending change of leadership, calmed immediate fears about Europe's debt crisis, but investors should brace for more eurozone turmoil in the weeks and months ahead

INsider: 'Biggest bank run in history' could spark more panic in Europe
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 13, 2011
INsider: 'Biggest bank run in history' could spark more panic in Europe

Greek contagion would likely take down the banking systems of several eurozone nations; ball's in your court, Germany

Dividend-centered fund on a run, up 5.5% this year
RIA NEWS NOV 10, 2011
Dividend-centered fund on a run, up 5.5% this year

Payden Value Leaders rejiggered, now zeroing in on large caps with hefty payouts; it's working, too

REGULATION AND LEGISLATION NOV 09, 2011
Higher taxes are on the horizon

Here are some examples of ways that financial advisers can help clients to reduce their tax burden.

ALTERNATIVES NOV 09, 2011
At long last, good news for the housing market

Housing is inexpensive and should be attractive to legitimate buyers

Despite earlier predictions, no pall at all over muni market
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 08, 2011
Despite earlier predictions, no pall at all over muni market

With yields matching, even surpassing comparable Treasuries, municipals suddenly big with advisers

RIA NEWS NOV 02, 2011
Second-home tax break is in jeopardy

As Congress mulls new ways to increase revenue, the mortgage interest deduction on second homes is seen as a likely target for elimination