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NEWS FINTECH JUL 25, 2014
Online advisers target the best and brightest new hires

As venture capital pours in, firms such as FutureAdvisor, Betterment and Jemstep plan to grab the strongest new talent.

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2014
Why I left a traditional RIA for a robo-adviser

Financial professional Megan Graf makes a career shift to the online advice world, seeing it as an investment in her future. She calls it getting on her rocket ship.

By Megan Graf
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 25, 2014
For Millennials, 'life stops when the iPhone dies'

Lessons for advisers from the University of Wisconsin recent commencement.

By Steve Sanduski
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 25, 2014
$1M is not what it used to be

When it comes to living comfortably in retirement, that target symbol of wealth is past its prime. How far will $1 million go when Millennials reach retirement age?

By Matt Sirinides
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 25, 2014
Education is key to winning Next Gen assets

Millennials may be tech-savvy, but they also know they need help from financial professionals, Corporate Insight reports

By Joyce Hanson
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 25, 2014
What is impact investing and which wealth demographic cares?

The segment is growing in importance among your future top clients.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 24, 2014
6 books that changed Joe Duran's life

By Joe Duran
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 24, 2014
The Fed is now fretting about wage growth and surprise inflation

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> Don't look now, but wage growth (for dishwashers, for example) is on the radar. Plus: The SEC's half fix for money funds, a golden cross for Goldman, judge blocks 'Wall Street Wolf's' sucker list, and big city life can be a drag.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2014
401(k) mutual fund investors enjoying declining fees

By Minda Smiley
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2014
How to calculate the maximum family benefit from Social Security

A young family can change the equation, so that claiming early makes sense.

By Mary Beth Franklin
NEWS INDUSTRY NEWS JUL 24, 2014
The ongoing rot in the economy

Past the headline figures, disposable income is stagnant and consumers are spending above their means.

By Eric Sprott
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2014
Global markets feeling pressure from increased geopolitical risks

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu, global markets feel the pressure of an uptick in geopolitical risk, as oil prices move higher. Plus notes on where to go when volatility rises, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS EQUITIES JUL 24, 2014
Obama pushes tighter border rules for U.S. companies trying to exit for tax purposes

On today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu, Pres. Obama pushes for tighter border rules for U.S. companies trying to exit for tax purposes, asset managers unprepared for a bear market, and more.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS FIXED INCOME JUL 24, 2014
The downsides of laddered bond portfolios

By Terry Hults
NEWS BROKER DEALERS JUL 24, 2014
LPL losing a top recruiter

LPL is losing one of its leading recruiters, in the wake of three other recruiters resigning in the past year and a half.

By Bruce Kelly
NEWS LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES JUL 24, 2014
State regulators on high alert for complex investment and insurance sales

Structured products, non-traded REITs and private placements just a few of the products under scrutiny.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2014
Treasury OK's putting 401(k) and IRA dollars into longevity annuities

The Treasury Department announces a rule that will allow retirement plan participants access to deferred-income annuities, also known as longevity insurance.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2014
Supreme Court rejects stock-drop defense often used in 401(k) cases

High court says 'presumption of prudence' shouldn't be considered a special defense against lawsuits alleging breaches of fiduciary duty.

By Robert Steyer
NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 24, 2014
Clintons shine spotlight on tax strategy that splits a house in two

The qualified personal residence trust has enabled Bill and Hillary Clinton to save on estate taxes, but that doesn't mean it makes sense for everyone.

By Darla Mercado
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2014
Betterment for advisers on its way as firm adds trust, tax-loss harvesting products

Betterment Institutional for advisers will launch by early 2015, CEO says.

By Joyce Hanson