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IRA business to boom, but advisers won't see much of it
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 16, 2012
IRA business to boom, but advisers won't see much of it

Large record keepers in the catbird's seat with retirement account assets set to grow by 37% in next four years

By Bloomberg
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2012
Even better than the real thing

Call it Bill Gross Lite: Pimco's Total Return ETF is not only roundly beating the competition -- it's far outstripping the flagship mutual fund it's based on.

By John Goff
NEWS IRA ALERT MAY 15, 2012
A case of two wives and one pension

By Ed Slott
When financial aid isn't
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2012
When financial aid isn't

Letters from colleges murky, hide true cost of parental contribution, critics say; larding on the loans

By John Goff
Hidden tax of inflation would do in economic recovery: Baum
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2012
Hidden tax of inflation would do in economic recovery: Baum

Punishing savers is not the right way to cure what's ailing the U.S.

By John Goff
Dutch boy holds his own in prestigious economic contest
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2012
Dutch boy holds his own in prestigious economic contest

Wolfson Prize submission for solving Greek crisis similar to plans from Krugman, Roubini; loves animals

By John Goff
Vanguard's sights set on financial advisers
NEWS RIAS MAY 15, 2012
Vanguard's sights set on financial advisers

The Vanguard Group Inc. is dramatically stepping up its efforts to court financial advisers by doubling the number of sales reps who work with advisers.

By Jason Kephart
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 15, 2012
Peter Schiff: Why Warren Buffett is wrong about gold

The gold doomsayers have found their champion in the media's favorite financial adviser and one of the world's richest men.

By Peter Schiff
U.S. economy needs another miracle as productivity slows
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 15, 2012
U.S. economy needs another miracle as productivity slows

The world's largest economy may need its second miracle in 15 years as waning productivity growth sets the stage for slower income gains, fewer job opportunities and larger federal deficits in the U.S.

By Doug Cubberley
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
Ratings upgrade a real benefit to Security Benefit, says insurer's boss

Kiley says A rating will boost distribution of annuities; carrier's premiums already on the rise

By Darla Mercado
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2012
Now what?

The financial crisis and the Madoff scandal did a real number on the reputation of investment advisers. Many, though, say they've slowly begun to regain clients' trust. Now, out of the blue, a respected Wall Street institution cops to a $2B goof. This does not help.

By John Goff
U.S. workers short on long-term disability coverage
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
U.S. workers short on long-term disability coverage

Despite employers' cutting back on benefits, few employees purchasing policies on their own 


By Mary Beth Franklin
Social Security makes a statement with virtual benefit estimates
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
Social Security makes a statement with virtual benefit estimates

Important financial planning tool now available online

By Mary Beth Franklin
Pimco's latest ETF shields against price spikes
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2012
Pimco's latest ETF shields against price spikes

Bond giant launches second active ETF; this one apes $23B Real Return Fund

By JKEPHART
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
Making the most of benefits for your clients

By MFXFeeder
Alternative beta better alternative than beta: University of Chicago's Moskowitz
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS MAY 14, 2012
Alternative beta better alternative than beta: University of Chicago's Moskowitz

Time to stop roaming the world in search of alpha, says professor of finance; market beta the worst of both worlds

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2012
Advisers struggle with disputes over asset valuations

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
Making the case for annuities

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
Health care costs, planning take on more importance

By AOSTERLAND
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2012
Longevity insurance faces hurdles to become a retirement option

By Darla Mercado