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NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 22, 2016
Hiding Alzheimer's, like Gene Wilder did, is natural, so prepare for it with all clients

Because cognitive impairment is likely for most people as they age, advisers shouldn't wait for signs to start planning.

By Liz Skinner
U.S. stocks rise for second day
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 22, 2016
U.S. stocks rise for second day

Capital goods orders increase by the most since June 2014

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
Most Americans earmark tax refunds for savings, debt

More than half of the $330 billion in tax refunds Americans will get back this year will go toward savings or paying down debt — the highest percentage since 2007.

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
How much confidence do you have in your retirement?

A new survey shows only 47% of women are saving enough for their golden years, compared with 57% of men.

By Bloomberg
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2016
How the 2016 presidential candidates stack up with advisers

A look at White House hopefuls' positions on issues impacting financial advice.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 22, 2016
Donald Trump presidency improbable, not impossible

Surges by the political outsider, as well as by liberal insurgent Bernie Sanders, should make the investment advice industry sit up and take notice

By MFXFeeder
Advisers shy away from LTC insurance dialogue: Study
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 22, 2016
Advisers shy away from LTC insurance dialogue: Study

Low comfort level with LTC products makes advisers recoil, but some think that's a weak argument.

By Greg Iacurci
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2016
Nationwide, AIG see huge gains in fixed indexed annuity sales; Allianz and Security Benefit flounder

Nationwide's sales jumped 460% in 2015 as a new product and distribution partnership has begun to bear fruit.

By Greg Iacurci
MassMutual enters long-term distribution deal for MetLife fixed indexed annuities
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2016
MassMutual enters long-term distribution deal for MetLife fixed indexed annuities

The deal is part of a broader deal announced Feb. 29 between the two insurers, which includes the purchase of MetLife's Premier Client Group.

By Greg Iacurci
Money manager's mea culpa cost him nearly $1 million
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 21, 2016
Money manager's mea culpa cost him nearly $1 million

Francis Chou returns fees to money-losing Opportunity Fund

By Bloomberg
NEWS EQUITIES FEB 21, 2016
Distinguishing tax efficiency from after-tax returns

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> When it comes to mutual funds, it's important to understand the difference between tax efficiency and after-tax returns.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fixed indexed annuities continue their surge with record sales year
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 21, 2016
Fixed indexed annuities continue their surge with record sales year

Market volatility, a larger market of sellers and a boost among previously uninterested distribution channels has contributed to the growth.

By Greg Iacurci
Global shares rally with crude
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 21, 2016
Global shares rally with crude

Mining stocks lead gains as industrial metals extend rally

By Bloomberg
NEWS MUTUAL FUNDS FEB 19, 2016
How the U.S. government inadvertently launched the ETF industry

But for all their charm, ETFs are an increasing concern to regulators

By Bloomberg
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Social Security issues new file-and-suspend guidelines

April 29 deadline looms for those who want to take advantage of current rules.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Stock market selloff won't stop baby boomers from retiring

There's no evidence that short-term fluctuations in the stock market influence when workers call it quits.

By Bloomberg
Voya lowers caps, participation rates on indexed universal life policies
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 19, 2016
Voya lowers caps, participation rates on indexed universal life policies

Voya is reacting to rising market volatility, and policyholders could see less contract returns as a result.

By Greg Iacurci
Market volatility signals it's time to take another look at Roth conversions
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 19, 2016
Market volatility signals it's time to take another look at Roth conversions

Advisers should be considering a &#8220;re-characterization,&#8221; or undoing, of clients' Roth conversions, which essentially converts the Roth money back to pre-tax money.

By Greg Iacurci
Track dates to save clients from new, big IRS fees
NEWS IRA ALERT FEB 19, 2016
Track dates to save clients from new, big IRS fees

The IRS has increased its fees to request private-letter rulings (PLRs) for extensions upon missing two common retirement deadlines: 60-day rollovers and Roth recharacterizations.

By Ed Slott
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS FEB 19, 2016
United Capital adds two firms, $370 million in AUM

United Capital Financial Advisers has acquired two firms, Bedrock Capital Management in Los Altos, Calif., and Harvest Group Financial Services Corp. in Pennsylvania.

By Alessandra Malito